The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has urged men and officers of the agency to avoid any temptation that goes against the principles of their profession as anti-narcotic operatives.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Saturday by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy.
The statement said that Marwa made the call on Saturday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, during the graduation ceremony of members of the Strike Force elite corps in the agency.
The NDLEA boss was represented by Ahmed Ningi, the Director, Special Duties/Commander, Strike Force, Deputy Commander General of Narcotics, DCGN.
“Here is my appeal to each of you: Avoid any temptation that goes against the principles of your profession as an anti-narcotic operative. Anything that would undermine your discipline and commitment to duty should be shunned.
“As an anti-narcotic officer, you have a huge responsibility to remain upright in the face of any lure that might be thrown at you by drug traffickers and barons”, he said.
Marwa said the Strike Force adds vigour and direction to the drug supply reduction effort by supporting officers and men of NDLEA who have to work in perilous terrain while carrying out their duties.