Marwa visits injured NDLEA officers in hospital, assures them of justice

The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has paid a get-well visit to two gallant officers of the Agency currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja.

This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Tuesday in Abuja.

Our correspondent reports that the officers: Ayegh Zachariah and Shehu Ibrahim, sustained severe injuries following a violent mob attack on them.

This happened during a raid on a notorious drug joint in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Friday.

During his visit to their bedsides on Monday, Marwa sympathised with the injured officers and extended the support of the entire NDLEA management.

He assured them that the Agency would take full responsibility for their welfare, ensuring they receive the highest standard of medical care until they were fully recovered and back on their feet.

“The Agency will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly attack are arrested, and brought to justice.

“An attack on our officers is an attack on the state, and it will not go unpunished,” Marwa stated while assuring the officers that they will get justice.

The NDLEA boss commended the duo for their exceptional bravery, unalloyed commitment to duty, and outstanding professionalism displayed during the high-risk Dawaki operation.

He emphasised that their sacrifices in the ongoing fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking remained invaluable to the nation.

He also praised the Agency’s medical team and their counterparts at the National Hospital for their prompt response and proper care that have since stabilised the injured officers.

Marwa assured the public that the NDLEA remained resolute in its mission to dismantle drug cartels and sanitise communities across the country, undeterred by violent resistance from criminal elements.

Our correspondent reports that to further motivate the officers and recognise their heroism, the NDLEA boss’ visit was backed by the immediate roll-out of incentives.

This include the presentation of official Letters of Commendation personally signed by the NDLEA chairman alongside other support packages to aid their swift recovery.