Anthony Ailemen
… Commends NDLEA’s resilience, success
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), in its efforts to rid Nigeria of drug trafficking.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Thursday, said the President commended the Agency and the staff for the remarkable achievement in busting a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling a highly sophisticated multi-million-dollar illegal drug production network in the country.
Buba Marwa, the Chairman/ CEO of the NDLEA, had on Wednesday announced the major drug bust following a massive operation spanning weeks of intelligence gathering and meticulous planning by NDLEA operatives in collaboration with international partners.
Onanuga said the President, who was elated by the success recorded in the operation, charged Nigerians to always volunteer information to the anti- narcotics agency that would assist in stopping the drug carnage
“This successful operation, which led to the arrest of foreign nationals, local kingpins and other collaborators, as well as the seizure of chemicals and illicit drugs valued at over $360 million, demonstrates exceptional professionalism, courage, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding society from the devastating effects of narcotics.”
“I commend the bravery, resilience, and dedication displayed by operatives of the NDLEA throughout this mission. I urge them not to be complacent in confronting the menace of drug trafficking.
The President revealed that West Africa has become a great concern in the global war against narcotics as drug barons turn the region into a transit hub for moving cocaine, synthetic drugs and unregulated pharmaceuticals to Europe and North America.
“Drugs not only pose a critical security threat for our region, but they also pose a grave danger to the future of our youth, some of whom have become victims of the trade.
“I call on all Nigerians to see the fight against illicit drugs not NDLEA’s alone”
He stated that “Everyone has a role to play. We must remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities within our communities to assist security agencies in combating criminal networks.
“This landmark success is a strong message that our security agencies will not tolerate organised crime and criminality anywhere in the country, and that those who threaten public safety and national security will face the wrath of the law.”
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