Drug war: Group drums support for NDLEA, extolls Marwa's achievements

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria ( HURIWA), yesterday, solicited support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) under the stewardship of the Chairman/ Chief Executive Officer, Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa ( Retd) over its monumental achievements.

HURIWA highlighted NDLEA’S unwavering commitment to dismantling drug cartels and prosecuting offenders, stressing that recent achievements stand as beacon of hope in the ongoing battle against illicit drugs in Nigeria.

The civil rights group in a statement by its national coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, commended these accomplishments, recognising them as the most significant in the history of NDLEA and a testament to effective leadership and strategic partnerships.

“Under the visionary leadership of Brig Gen Marwa, NDLEA has executed a relentless campaign against drug trafficking networks, resulting in unprecedented success.

"The agency's recent report reveals staggering statistics, including the arrest of 50,901 drug offenders, among them 46 barons, and the conviction of 9,034 individuals involved in illicit drug activities.

"These numbers underscore the agency's determination to bring perpetrators to justice and send a clear message to drug cartels that their criminal activities will not be tolerated,” HURIWA applauded.

The group further noted that the seizure of over 7,561 tonnes of illicit substances, destruction of 304,436kg kilogrammes and 40,042 litres of illicit substances seized from parts of Lagos and Ogun states as reported by the Agency, represent a significant blow to the operations of drug syndicates, disrupting their nefarious activities and safeguarding communities from the harmful effects of drug abuse.