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Tinubu Praises NDLEA For Busting $360m Illicit Drugs

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
Committed to eradicating transborder network, President Bola Tinubu has praised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for busting illicit drugs worth $360 million. 

The remarkable achievement was recorded through dismantling Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and a highly sophisticated multi-million-dollar illegal drug production network in the country, courtesy of NDLEA and its staff. 

Chairman of the agency, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) 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.

President Tinubu said: "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.

"West Africa has become a great concern in the global war against narcotics as drug barons turn our 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. 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."

Tinubu disclosed that the landmark success is a strong message that Nigeria's security agencies will not tolerate organised crime and criminality anywhere in the country, adding that those who threaten public safety and national security will face the wrath of the law.

This was contained in a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in Abuja. 

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