By Paul Michael, Defence Editor, Abuja
National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has collaborated with the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police in the area of capacity building and manpower development in a bid to intensify its efforts of curbing illicit drug activities in the country.
Director, Internal Affairs of NDLEA, Assistant Commander General of Narcotics, Hamisu Lawal sought for the partnership when he led a team of officers of the Agency on a courtesy visit to the Provost Marshal (Army), Maj. Gen. Olumuyiwa Aiyenigba at the Headquarters Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police, Abuja.
Lawal, who decorated the Provost Marshal Army with War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) badge as WADA Ambassador, said the existing cordial relationship between the two institutions has contributed to the growth and development of the nation, especially in curbing drug trafficking, illicit drugs activities and other related issues in the country.
He affirmed the agency’s unalloyed commitment to the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police as a credible institution in its area of responsibility.
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While responding, the Provost Marshal (Army) appreciated the NDLEA’s Assistant Commander General of Narcotics and his team for the visit and commended the Chairman of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd) for changing the narratives of the agency in combating illicit drug trafficking, sales and consumption.
Maj. Gen. Aiyenigba, therefore, encouraged the agency to continue in its strive to curb illicit trafficking, which will make the country drug-free society.
He assured them of the support of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police in the area of kinetic and non-kinetic operations, in order to ensure that the challenges of illicit drugs are reduced to the barest minimum.
