N90bn Drugs Seized, 2,175 Suspects Arrested In Four Months, Says Marwa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted
assorted drugs worth over N90 billion and arrested 2, 175 drug
traffickers in four months, the Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa
(rtd), has said.

Marwa disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a ceremony to
present the best performing commands for March and April and
presentation of commendation letters to outstanding officers and
men.

Marwa said the agency had spent the past four months
implementing various measures aimed at repositioning the agency,
with emphasis on strengthening the capacity of its officers.

He said that the agency in return had reaped high-impact,
far-reaching results that left no room for any doubt about the
efficacy of the strategies adopted.

The NDLEA chairman added that the results, however, justified
the agency’s efforts saying that the evidence was clear for
everyone to see.

According to him, we would not have been able to arrest 2,175
drug traffickers.

“And neither would the seizure of 2,050,766.33 kilograms of
assorted illicit drugs have been possible if you had chosen to do
just the minimal work across your various commands.

“If our approach has been one of business, as usual, we would
not have been able to seize drug and cash valued at over N90
billion in just four months.

“Think of what a fraction of that could have done to the various
criminalities in Nigeria.

“The filing of about 2,100 drug cases in court with over 500
convictions was made possible by the collective efforts of our
officers and men who decided to go the extra mile.

“Today, it is part of our records and collective credits that we
are not only breaking down the high walls shielding drug cartels
but also reining in drug barons.

“So, every one of you, our officers and men, spread across the
country made the achievements possible,” he said.

The NDLEA boss assured the officers and men that the agency
would not rest on its oars.

He added that the offensive action would not stop until the
streets, communities, towns and cities have been cleaned up of any
remnant of illicit drugs.

Marwa said that the agency would keep up the offensive in the
field, saying that the leadership of the agency would daily
continue to work out effective strategies and tactics to sustain
the momentum.

“That is why we have strengthened our Directorate of Assets and
Financial Investigations to go after all assets or funds linked to
drug trafficking which had led to interim and final forfeiture
orders on assets and funds worth billions of naira linked to drug
traffickers and barons.

“Of significant interest is our current investigation of N30
billion slush fund believed to be proceeds of drugs,” he said.

Marwa charged the officers and men to sustain the hard work,
adding “reward for good work is more work”.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted
assorted drugs worth over N90 billion and arrested 2, 175 drug
traffickers in four months, the Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa
(rtd), has said.

Marwa disclosed this yesterday in Abuja during a ceremony to
present the best performing commands for March and April and
presentation of commendation letters to outstanding officers and
men.

Marwa said the agency had spent the past four months
implementing various measures aimed at repositioning the agency,
with emphasis on strengthening the capacity of its officers.

He said that the agency in return had reaped high-impact,
far-reaching results that left no room for any doubt about the
efficacy of the strategies adopted.

The NDLEA chairman added that the results, however, justified
the agency’s efforts saying that the evidence was clear for
everyone to see.

According to him, we would not have been able to arrest 2,175
drug traffickers.

“And neither would the seizure of 2,050,766.33 kilograms of
assorted illicit drugs have been possible if you had chosen to do
just the minimal work across your various commands.

“If our approach has been one of business, as usual, we would
not have been able to seize drug and cash valued at over N90
billion in just four months.

“Think of what a fraction of that could have done to the various
criminalities in Nigeria.

“The filing of about 2,100 drug cases in court with over 500
convictions was made possible by the collective efforts of our
officers and men who decided to go the extra mile.

“Today, it is part of our records and collective credits that we
are not only breaking down the high walls shielding drug cartels
but also reining in drug barons.

“So, every one of you, our officers and men, spread across the
country made the achievements possible,” he said.

The NDLEA boss assured the officers and men that the agency
would not rest on its oars.

He added that the offensive action would not stop until the
streets, communities, towns and cities have been cleaned up of any
remnant of illicit drugs.

Marwa said that the agency would keep up the offensive in the
field, saying that the leadership of the agency would daily
continue to work out effective strategies and tactics to sustain
the momentum.

“That is why we have strengthened our Directorate of Assets and
Financial Investigations to go after all assets or funds linked to
drug trafficking which had led to interim and final forfeiture
orders on assets and funds worth billions of naira linked to drug
traffickers and barons.

“Of significant interest is our current investigation of N30
billion slush fund believed to be proceeds of drugs,” he said.

Marwa charged the officers and men to sustain the hard work,
adding “reward for good work is more work”.