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Marwa Orders NDLEA Commanders To Crush Drug Cartels, Step Up Sensitisation.
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohamed Buba Marwa, has outlined the Agency’s operational targets for 2026, charging commanders nationwide to intensify the crackdown on drug cartels and scale up sensitisation efforts.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was disclosed in a statement by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi.
Marwa gave the charge during a high-level meeting with directors, commanders, and heads of formations at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja. He urged officers to sustain the current momentum in the fight against illicit drugs by aggressively dismantling trafficking networks and expanding public awareness campaigns across the country.
The meeting was attended by members of the Agency’s management, zonal commanders, commanders from the 36 states and the FCT, seaport and international airport commanders, as well as heads of the Marine Unit, Strike Force, and Special Operations Units.
Addressing the gathering, Marwa said the Agency had begun the year on a strong note, building on record-breaking achievements from previous years. He described 2026 as a year of unprecedented consolidation, particularly in Drug Supply Reduction (DSR) and Drug Demand Reduction (DDR).
“The results we achieved last year were significant, but we cannot afford to rest on our oars. Our 2026 goals are clear: to completely disrupt the financial lifelines of drug cartels and ensure that every community in Nigeria is sensitised against the scourge of substance abuse,” he said.
He directed all commands to ensure the effective execution of the Agency’s 2026 strategic work plan, stressing discipline, professionalism, and zero tolerance for compromise.
Reflecting on his tenure, Marwa said the progress recorded over the past five years was the result of collective effort and dedication, noting that the Agency now commands greater respect locally and internationally.
“We must not rest on our past successes. Rather, we must consolidate these gains and aim for even greater outcomes,” he said, adding that the renewal of his tenure by the President was a reflection of the work done by officers across the country.
Marwa emphasised that operational professionalism remains non-negotiable, urging commanders to ensure proper surveillance and planning before operations, and to seek reinforcements where capacity is limited to avoid unnecessary casualties.
He also noted the progress recorded in advocacy and sensitisation, especially in schools and communities, and called for intensified efforts. According to him, State Drug Control Committees must be strengthened and fully operational in all states, extending their reach to local government and ward levels.
Reassuring the public, Marwa said the NDLEA remains fully committed to protecting Nigerian youths and families from drug abuse. He warned drug cartels that there would be no breathing space for illicit activities in 2026 and urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and continue providing useful intelligence, stressing that the fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse is a collective responsibility.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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