Marwa Encourages The new 2,500 NDLEA Officers To Resist Temptation From Drug Cartels

Marwa Encourages The new 2,500 NDLEA Officers To Resist Temptation From Drug Cartels

Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman/CEO of NDLEA, has urged newly trained personnel to stay strong and resist temptations from drug barons and cartels as they prepare for deployment.

According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media & Advocacy, Marwa spoke on Thursday during the passing out parade of the newly trained Narcotic Agents and Narcotic Assistants in Katsina.

The NDLEA boss reminded the new personnel that they could not afford to compromise on their work as their efforts would directly impact the safety and well-being of their families, communities, and the country at large.

Marwa was represented at the ceremony by his Special Adviser, Col. Yakubu Bako (Rtd).

He said the Agency launched an offensive action to put traffickers and barons on the defensive.

“In the pursuit of the solemn duties of our mandate, it is vital for you to recognise and vehemently reject the insidious temptations of bribery and corruption that often accompany the drug trade.

Drug traffickers and their cohorts, who readily use the trap of financial gain to push their nefarious objectives, would attempt to compromise the integrity of anti-narcotic law enforcement officers. Therefore, the officers and men of NDLEA must remain impervious to these temptations.

We should be reminded at all times that the fight against drug traffickers is a noble cause rooted in the unwavering commitment to eradicate the suffering and devastation caused by the illicit drug trade.

Our commitment is a beacon of hope for victims of the drug scourge. Our loyalty to the cause, therefore, should be absolute and unalloyed”, Marwa added.

Therefore, I implore you to stand firm in the face of these temptations, to act with integrity, and to uphold the core values of NDLEA.