To ensure a peaceful transition of power on May 29 at both the national and subnational levels of government across the nation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has begun a nationwide raid of drug joints under the cover name “Operation Mop Up.” This operation is part of law enforcement efforts to remove those who deal in and use drugs that facilitate crime and violence.
The NDLEA reported that in the first few days since the operation began, it has detained 534 suspects in states and the Federal Capital Territory, and during that time, tons of illegal drugs, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, tramadol, syrup with codeine, cannabis sativa, and various new psychoactive substances, have been found.
Lagos, Kano, Abuja, Kaduna, Rivers, Bayelsa, Adamawa, Osun, Benue, and Plateau top the list for most arrests and seizures.
Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (ret.), the NDLEA Chairman, praised all the officers and soldiers from the participating state commands for their professionalism and adherence to NDLEA standard operating procedure.
“This will in no small measure take out of the equation, enablers of crime and violence such as illicit drugs, their dealers and all those relying on mind-altering substances to disrupt the May 29 inauguration ceremonies across the states and the Federal Capital Territory”, Marwa said.
According to Channels TV, he ordered them to stick to the operational principle of “offensive action” against drug cartels and traffickers until every last gram of illegal drugs is removed from the country’s streets and towns.
