NDLEA recovers illicit drugs from Senator’s house
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said it has recovered illicit drugs from the home of Kwara South Senator, Oyeyola Ashiru, attributing the lawmaker’s recent outburst against the agency to the recovery.
The Senator during plenary on October 15 said: “The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency is corrupt and compromised…” calling for the establishment of another anti-drug agency.
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In response, NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) addressed the media, indicating that the senator’s comments were driven by personal resentment rather than genuine concern for the nation.
Marwa reassured the public that the agency remains committed to dismantling drug trafficking networks, including those linked to the senator’s residence.
Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the NDLEA, accompanied by the Offa Area Commander, Ayodeji Olaoluwa, and the Officer in Charge of Special Enforcement for the Kwara State Command, delivered this message during a press briefing on Monday.
Responding to the accusation, Marwa said: “While acknowledging the great work of the Senate towards the upliftment of Nigeria and Nigerians especially their support for the ongoing concerted efforts towards the amendment of the NDLEA Act, the Agency however is duty-bound to respond to the unprovoked attack against it by Senator Ashiru during his contribution to the debate on a new bill for an Act to establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.”
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