Marwa Visits Injured NDLEA Officers, Promises Justice After Dawaki Mob Attack

Michael Olugbode in Abuja

Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), visited two officers receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja. The visit followed injuries sustained during a violent mob attack in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory.

The injured officers, Ayegh Zachariah and Shehu Ibrahim, were attacked while conducting a raid on a notorious drug joint in Dawaki on 15 May 2026.

During the visit on Monday, Marwa expressed sympathy for the officers and assured them of the agency’s full support, including comprehensive medical care until they fully recover.

He pledged to track down and prosecute those responsible for the attack, emphasizing that assaults on law‑enforcement personnel would not be tolerated.

“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,” Marwa said.

Marwa praised the officers for their bravery, professionalism, and dedication during the high‑risk operation, noting that their sacrifices remain critical to the nation’s fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse.

As part of efforts to encourage and honour the officers, Marwa presented them with official Letters of Commendation and other support packages to aid their recovery.

He also commended the NDLEA medical staff and doctors at the National Hospital for their swift response and quality care that helped stabilize the officers.

Marwa reiterated the agency’s commitment to dismantling drug cartels and sanitizing communities across the country, despite resistance from criminal elements.