Drug War: Marwa launches weapons training for NDLEA officers, inducts AK-47 rifles after 36 years

…Commends Tinubu for boosting agency’s operational capacity

By Kingsley Omonobi

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has commenced the formal induction of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its operational framework as part of efforts to strengthen its tactical capacity against increasingly violent drug trafficking syndicates.

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), announced this on Monday while inaugurating a specialised Train-the-Trainer Course on Weapon Handling for AK-47 Type 56-1 rifles and HS-9/CF98A pistols at the NDLEA Academy in Jos, Plateau State.

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Col. Murtala Aminu, Marwa described the development as a major milestone in the agency’s 36-year history, saying it reflects the changing realities of the fight against drug trafficking in Nigeria.