The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has visited two injured officers receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja, following a violent mob attack in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory.
The officers, Ayegh Zachariah and Shehu Ibrahim, sustained injuries on May 15, 2026, while participating in a raid on a suspected drug joint in the area.
During the visit on Monday, Marwa expressed sympathy to the officers and assured them of full institutional support, including comprehensive medical care until full recovery.
He also vowed that those responsible for the attack would be identified, arrested and prosecuted, stressing that assaults on law enforcement personnel would not be tolerated under any circumstances.
“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,” he said.
Marwa commended the officers for what he described as their bravery, professionalism and commitment during the high-risk operation, noting that their sacrifices remain central to Nigeria’s anti-drug enforcement efforts.
As part of support measures, he presented the injured personnel with official letters of commendation and additional welfare packages to aid their recovery.
He also praised medical personnel of the agency and doctors at the National Hospital for their swift response and effective treatment that helped stabilize the officers.
Reaffirming the agency’s resolve, Marwa said the NDLEA would continue its nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking networks and criminal cartels despite resistance from offenders.
