Marwa visits injured NDLEA officers in Abuja hospital, assures them of justice

Buba Marwa, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has visited two gallant officers of the Agency currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja.

Femi Babafemi, the Agency’s Spokesman who gave the officers’ names as Ayegh Dooyun Zachariah and Shehu Jamil Ibrahim, said they sustained severe injuries in the course of their official assignment, following a violent mob attack on them ata notorious drug joint in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The officers were attacked by drug addicts at the Dawaki area of Abuja, as they raid the area, that is fast becoming notorious for drug trafficking, prostitutions, patronised by women of easy virtues, as well as sundry crime and criminality,

Marwa, had during his visit, sympathised with the injured officers and extended the support of the entire NDLEA management.

“He assured them that the Agency will take full responsibility for their welfare, ensuring they receive the highest standard of medical care until they are fully recovered and back on their feet.

He also assured that “The Agency will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly attack are arrested, and brought to justice”.

” An attack on our officers is an attack on the state, and it will not go unpunished,” Marwa stated while assuring the officers that they will get justice.

He commended the duo for their exceptional bravery, unalloyed commitment to duty, and outstanding professionalism displayed during the high-risk Dawaki operation.

The anti- narcotics boss, emphasised that their sacrifices in the ongoing fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking remain invaluable to the nation.

To further motivate the officers and recognise their heroism, the NDLEA boss’ visit was backed by the immediate roll-out of incentives including the presentation of official Letters of Commendation personally signed by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, alongside other support packages to aid their swift recovery.

He also praised the Agency’s medical team and their counterparts at the National Hospital for their prompt response and proper care that have since stabilised the injured officers.

Marwa assured the public that the NDLEA remains resolute in its mission to dismantle drug cartels and sanitize communities across the country, undeterred by violent resistance from criminal elements.