…Commends NDLEA’s leadership, officers’ courage and professionalism
…As Marwa says 5.3m kilograms of drugs worth N1.5trillion seized in 18 months
…Ikpeamachi of FGC, Enugu gets N500,000 and trophy and Aliyu of FGC Yola gets N300,000
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed that Nigeria will remain unwavering in its commitment to eliminating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through evidence-based, innovative interventions. The President gave this assurance at the grand finale of events marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The declaration comes as law enforcement intensified its crackdowns, resulting in 29,262 arrests, the conviction of 5,225 offenders, and the seizure of 5,305,484.88 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs valued at over ₦1.5 trillion within the past 18 months.
Federal government targets illicit supply chains with technology
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, who represented the President,
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