Buhari congratulates Marwa on biggest cocaine bust
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday praised National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman Buba Marwa for the agency's recent highly successful operation that led to the crushing of a labor union Drugs International and the recovery of 1,855 kilograms of cocaine.
In a phone call to the chairman of the New York Narcotics Agency where he is attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77), President Buhari said the news of the recovery gladdened his heart.
“I deeply appreciate the work you have put into eradicating the drug menace. It makes my heart glad as I continue to follow the successes achieved under your leadership.
NDLEA Raids Cocaine Warehouse and Seizes N193 Billion Crack Naira in Lagos"You have demonstrated time and time again that choosing you to lead this fight against the evil merchants of death whose sole purpose is to endanger and truncate the future of our youth is a very good choice. please keep up the good work."
In a meeting later with members of his delegation, the president said, “Buba Marwa is doing well. Two tons of cocaine is a booty."
The NDLEA announced the "highest cocaine seizure" worth more than $278 million and the arrest of drug lords, including a foreigner, in a major cocaine operation. two days in different places in Lagos.
Femi Adesina
Special Advisor to the President
(Media & Advertising)
September 19, 2022
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday praised National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Chairman Buba Marwa for the agency's recent highly successful operation that led to the crushing of a labor union Drugs International and the recovery of 1,855 kilograms of cocaine.
In a phone call to the chairman of the New York Narcotics Agency where he is attending the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77), President Buhari said the news of the recovery gladdened his heart.
“I deeply appreciate the work you have put into eradicating the drug menace. It makes my heart glad as I continue to follow the successes achieved under your leadership.
NDLEA Raids Cocaine Warehouse and Seizes N193 Billion Crack Naira in Lagos"You have demonstrated time and time again that choosing you to lead this fight against the evil merchants of death whose sole purpose is to endanger and truncate the future of our youth is a very good choice. please keep up the good work."
In a meeting later with members of his delegation, the president said, “Buba Marwa is doing well. Two tons of cocaine is a booty."
The NDLEA announced the "highest cocaine seizure" worth more than $278 million and the arrest of drug lords, including a foreigner, in a major cocaine operation. two days in different places in Lagos.
Femi Adesina
Special Advisor to the President
(Media & Advertising)
September 19, 2022
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