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NDLEA's new base in Adamawa aims to fortify drug law enforcement

POSTED ON February 19, 2025 •   BREAKING NEWS      BY Abiodun Saheed Omodara
Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi commissioning NDLEA Barrack l Credit: NAN

The federal government has officially opened the first barracks for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa, marking 35 years since the agency was founded.

Speaking at the event on Tuesday in Yola, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, highlighted that the initiative goes beyond merely providing housing.

He stated that it also strengthens the fight against drug abuse and trafficking.

He asserted that the barracks reflect the government’s dedication to justice and law enforcement, ensuring that NDLEA personnel are secured and equipped to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

“The battle against drug abuse is a fight for the country’s future, aimed at protecting young individuals from the harmful consequences of substance abuse,” Fagbemi remarked.

He encouraged NDLEA officers living in the barracks to view this investment as a summons to their duty and to remain steadfast in their mission to foster a safer society free from drug-related crimes.

The minister praised President Bola Tinubu for his role in completing the project and recognized former President Muhammadu Buhari for endorsing the initiative.

The chairman and chief executive of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Marwa (rtd.), referred to the inauguration as a long-overdue measure that would improve the safety and well-being of NDLEA staff, noting that many officers had been susceptible to attacks due to the lack of secure housing, which had resulted in tragic losses while on duty.

Marwa mentioned that the barracks, situated on an 18-hectare site in Kwanan Waya, will feature modern office buildings, a detention center, educational institutions, shopping areas, and places of worship, along with secured living quarters.

“The accommodation consists of lodgings for state and zonal commanders, 80 one-bedroom apartments, 120 two-bedroom apartments, and 60 three-bedroom apartments, along with other necessary facilities,” he reported.

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri was represented by Amos Pirimbu, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Humanitarian Services.

Fintiri described the project as a reflection of the government’s dedication to securing the nation's future by addressing drug-related issues. He remarked that the initiative would be a vital step in safeguarding young Nigerians from the risks posed by illicit drugs and ensuring national stability.

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, represented by AIG Rex Dundun, Director of the Law Enforcement Liaison Office (NSA), reiterated the government's commitment to establishing a supportive work environment for security forces.

Ribadu praised NDLEA officers for their unwavering efforts against drug trafficking and abuse, urging them to maintain professionalism and resilience.

Dignitaries from various parts of the country, security personnel, members of the national and state assemblies, as well as traditional leaders, were present at the ceremony.

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