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Marwa orders crackdown after mob attacks NDLEA officers

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  • The head of Nigeria's drug enforcement agency ordered a crackdown after two officers were attacked during an operation.
  • The injured officers are receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja.
  • The agency vowed to arrest and prosecute those responsible for the "cowardly attack."

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba Marwa, has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals involved in a mob attack that left two NDLEA officers severely injured.

The incident occurred on May 15, 2026, during a raid on a suspected drug joint in the Dawaki area of Abuja. The injured officers, Ayegh Dooyun Zachariah and Shehu Jamil Ibrahim, are currently hospitalized and receiving treatment for their injuries. Marwa visited the officers to offer support and assure them that the agency would pursue justice.

The agency will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly attack are arrested and brought to justice.

· Mohamed Buba MarwaThe NDLEA boss vowed to apprehend those who attacked his officers.

"An attack on our officers is an attack on the state, and it will not go unpunished," Marwa stated, emphasizing the agency's commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice. He commended the officers for their bravery and dedication to duty, highlighting their invaluable sacrifices in the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking.

To motivate the injured officers, Marwa presented them with letters of commendation and support packages to aid their recovery. He also praised the medical teams at the NDLEA and the National Hospital for their prompt care. The NDLEA reiterated its resolve to combat drug trafficking and dismantle criminal networks, despite facing resistance.

An attack on our officers is an attack on the state, and it will not go unpunished.

· Mohamed Buba MarwaMarwa condemned the assault on NDLEA officers.
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