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NDLEA boss warns on misuse of hard drugs during driving 

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NDLEA boss warns on misuse of hard drugs during driving 

By: Bodunrin Kayode

The Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno State Joseph Icha has warned that the misuse of hard drugs can cause instant death to commuters risking it’s consumption during the pending yulitide.

The Commandant who was speaking Tuesday during the 2022 “ember month”  enlightenment by the Federal Road Safety Corp (frsc) called on commuters in the State to avoid drug abuse entirely during the pending yulitide celebration ahead.

Commandant Icha who gave a goodwill message during the flag off of the ember month sensitization exercise in Maiduguri by the FRSC noted that  it was in the interest of all, both drivers and passengers to flee completely from misuse of drugs or alcohol if they wish to stay alive to enjoy the yulitide period.

NDLEA boss warns on misuse of hard drugs during driving 

Also speaking representative of the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Bello Fago called on stake holders to imbibe what has been taught to them during the enlightenment campaign which took place at the premises of the Borno Express transportation company in Maiduguri.

He remarked that the main concerns of commuters during the period under review should be “overspeeding, purchase of inferior spare parts especially breaks and off course mis use of all manner of hard drugs.

The Commissioner of transportation Abubakar Tijani who represented Governor Babagana Zulum commended the FRSC for keeping faith with the people all these years of the lingering insurgency in the state.

” I must commend you for helping us in keeping our people alive in-spite our numerous security challenges on our roads

” We are also happy with you for keeping the synergy with other security agencies alive. We are aware of the vulnerability of some of the roads in the state yet you continue savings lives and properties on a daily basis.

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” I call on the FRSC and the road users to be more cautious, sensitive and vigilante in controlling these issues and more.

NDLEA boss warns on misuse of hard drugs during driving 

On overload by commuters, Zulum called on various groups in the motor park to initiate new strategies to bring the menace to the nearest minimum.

Sector Commander Boyi Utten also called on commuters to ensure they make defensive driving their watch word while using the roads.

Side attraction during the occasion were displays by the National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) members who used the occasion to caution people on many inscriptions surrounding defensive driving and the need to always have the right spare parts before going on a long journey.

Special plaques were also presented to several supporters if the FRSC including Governor Babagana Zulum and the Commissioner of transportation, Abubakar Tijani.

Several other security heads and partners in the road sector were present including the Nigerian Army and Customs, immigration, civil defense, the Department of state services, National youth service Corp (NYSC) and related unions like NURTW and NARTO.

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Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunners in Plateau State

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By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested two suspected gunrunners during a sting operation in Bokkos Town, Plateau State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Mr. Kenneth Mayas, 31, and Mr. Bulus Yilfo, 60, were apprehended at a hideout in White House Hotel on Friday while attempting to procure an AK-47 rifle for N1.45 million.

Both suspects hail from Forop District in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
During the operation, troops recovered the cash sum of N1.45 million from the suspects, who are believed to be part of a larger criminal syndicate.

The sources said the arrested suspects and the recovered money are currently in custody for interrogation, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.

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Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings

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. Deploy new skills, tools across airports operations, Marwa charges officers

By: Michael Mike

Selected Commanders and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have undergone series of trainings in Advance Passenger Information System (API) and Passenger Targeting/ Intelligence Gathering as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen NDLEA’s operational efficiency at the country’s major airports.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, which facilitated the trainings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire and Abuja, the workshops were designed to enhance the capacity of the Agency’s Commands at Airports to target and intercept high-risk passengers, cargo and mail, to help combat illicit drug trafficking. They will also help to facilitate communication and coordination between countries of origin, transit and destination in order to destabilise illicit cross-border flows and criminal networks.

While the Commander of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Strategic Command of NDLEA, ACGN Usman Ali Wadar and his counterpart at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, CN Mohammed Ajiya participated in the six-day training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 13 other officers drawn from the MMIA and NAIA Commands took part in the five-day training that held in Abuja. They are all expected to impact the knowledge and skills acquired during the sessions on their other colleagues.

The trainings were funded by the European Union, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States under the AIRCOP Airport Communication Project, implemented by the UNODC.

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the facilitators: Ms. Fabienne Russel of UNODC and Anderson Leme Siqueira of Brazilian Customs Administration for taking their time to be in Abuja for the training after the engagement in Abidjan.

He equally praised the two NDLEA Commanders and other officers who participated in the Abijan and Abuja training sessions for their interest and commitment. He charged them to immediately reflect the new skills and tools in their operations across the international airports in the country.

Femi Babafemi
Director, Media & Advocacy
NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja
Friday 20th December 2024 Illicit drugs: NDLEA strengthens airport operations as officers undergo advanced trainings
. Deploy new skills, tools across airports operations, Marwa charges officers

Selected Commanders and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have undergone series of trainings in Advance Passenger Information System (API) and Passenger Targeting/ Intelligence Gathering as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen NDLEA’s operational efficiency at the country’s major airports.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, which facilitated the trainings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire and Abuja, the workshops were designed to enhance the capacity of the Agency’s Commands at Airports to target and intercept high-risk passengers, cargo and mail, to help combat illicit drug trafficking.

They will also help to facilitate communication and coordination between countries of origin, transit and destination in order to destabilise illicit cross-border flows and criminal networks.

While the Commander of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Strategic Command of NDLEA, ACGN Usman Ali Wadar and his counterpart at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja, CN Mohammed Ajiya participated in the six-day training in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, 13 other officers drawn from the MMIA and NAIA Commands took part in the five-day training that held in Abuja. They are all expected to impact the knowledge and skills acquired during the sessions on their other colleagues.

The trainings were funded by the European Union, Australia, Canada, France, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the United Kingdom and the United States under the AIRCOP Airport Communication Project, implemented by the UNODC.

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the facilitators: Ms. Fabienne Russel of UNODC and Anderson Leme Siqueira of Brazilian Customs Administration for taking their time to be in Abuja for the training after the engagement in Abidjan.

He equally praised the two NDLEA Commanders and other officers who participated in the Abijan and Abuja training sessions for their interest and commitment. He charged them to immediately reflect the new skills and tools in their operations across the international airports in the country.

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15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare

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15 Boko Haram Fighters Killed in Fierce Supremacy Battle with ISWAP in Tumbum Kare

By: Zagazola Makama

A deadly clash of supremacy between rival terrorist factions has claimed the lives of 15 Boko Haram fighters, with five Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) members sustaining injuries.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the confrontation occurred when ISWAP launched a coordinated attack on Boko Haram fighters loyal to the Bakura Buduma faction.

The assault, aimed at asserting dominance, led to significant losses on the Boko Haram side, with ISWAP fighters seizing an undisclosed number of weapons during the confrontation.

The incident marks the latest in a series of violent infightings between the two groups, which have been engaged in a bitter rivalry over resources, territorial control, and influence in the Lake Chad region.

Sources said that the clashes have intensified in recent months as both groups seek to expand their foothold in the area with the Boko Haram faction already gaining upper hand against the ISWAP.

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