NDLEA loses 32 officers to war against drug trafficking
The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it lost 32 officers to war against drug trafficking in 2010.
Olatekunbi Davies, Commander of NDLEA Special Unit in Idiroko, disclosed this at the on-going seminar on Challenges of Border Control at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria in Topo, Badagry.
Davies said the agency had discovered that drug traffickers were now using borders and seaports for their illicit trade.
He said about 400 kilogrammes of heroin were intercepted at seaports in the last six months.
The NDLEA official said the long stretch of Idiroko border on the Nigerian-Benin Republic boundary and the attitude of some Nigerians were posing security threats to the country.
He said the border was prone to all kinds of crimes like drug trafficking, armed robbery, prostitution, human trafficking, illegal immigrants and importation of arms.
He said the growing incidence of drug trafficking, financial crimes and the involvement of Nigerian undergraduates in crimes at the border were issues of concern.
Davies said there were more than 1,000 illegal routes in the border area which had made control of drug trafficking and smuggling very challenging.
He commended efforts of other Nigerian security agencies and the assistance of foreign agencies like the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and Serious Organised Crime Agency of Britain.
The NDLEA official said the agency needed four-wheel drive vehicles, speed boats, helicopters, operational materials to patrol land and the coastal areas.
He urged other security agencies to be more vigilant on the activities of miscreants at the motor parks and commercial motorcyclists.
Davies alleged that these miscreants snatched monies daily from unsuspecting traders and passengers.
The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it lost 32 officers to war against drug trafficking in 2010.
Olatekunbi Davies, Commander of NDLEA Special Unit in Idiroko, disclosed this at the on-going seminar on Challenges of Border Control at the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria in Topo, Badagry.
Davies said the agency had discovered that drug traffickers were now using borders and seaports for their illicit trade.
He said about 400 kilogrammes of heroin were intercepted at seaports in the last six months.
The NDLEA official said the long stretch of Idiroko border on the Nigerian-Benin Republic boundary and the attitude of some Nigerians were posing security threats to the country.
He said the border was prone to all kinds of crimes like drug trafficking, armed robbery, prostitution, human trafficking, illegal immigrants and importation of arms.
He said the growing incidence of drug trafficking, financial crimes and the involvement of Nigerian undergraduates in crimes at the border were issues of concern.
Davies said there were more than 1,000 illegal routes in the border area which had made control of drug trafficking and smuggling very challenging.
He commended efforts of other Nigerian security agencies and the assistance of foreign agencies like the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and Serious Organised Crime Agency of Britain.
The NDLEA official said the agency needed four-wheel drive vehicles, speed boats, helicopters, operational materials to patrol land and the coastal areas.
He urged other security agencies to be more vigilant on the activities of miscreants at the motor parks and commercial motorcyclists.
Davies alleged that these miscreants snatched monies daily from unsuspecting traders and passengers.
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NDLEA promotes 7 dead officers.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday in Lagos announced a mass promotion for 2,349 employees, including seven officers who had died in active service.
The NDLEA said posthumous promotions were given the officers for their performance in the promotion exercise.
The Chairman of the agency, Ahmadu Giade told newsmen that the gesture was in appreciation of the officers’ gallantry and excellent performance.
He said three officers who voluntarily withdrew their service also got terminal promotions.
The NDLEA chief disclosed that the agency had received nine U.S. Narcotic Certifications since 2001.
Giade said six officers were also elevated to the rank of Assistant Commander-General of Narcotics, while eight others were promoted to the rank of Commander of Narcotics.
He urged the officers to redouble their commitment to the drug war to make the country drug-free.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday in Lagos announced a mass promotion for 2,349 employees, including seven officers who had died in active service.
The NDLEA said posthumous promotions were given the officers for their performance in the promotion exercise.
The Chairman of the agency, Ahmadu Giade told newsmen that the gesture was in appreciation of the officers’ gallantry and excellent performance.
He said three officers who voluntarily withdrew their service also got terminal promotions.
The NDLEA chief disclosed that the agency had received nine U.S. Narcotic Certifications since 2001.
Giade said six officers were also elevated to the rank of Assistant Commander-General of Narcotics, while eight others were promoted to the rank of Commander of Narcotics.
He urged the officers to redouble their commitment to the drug war to make the country drug-free.
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