Tinubu applauds NDLEA for major offensive against transborder illicit drug network

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates the Management and Staff of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on successfully busting a major illegal Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Management and Staff of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on the remarkable achievement in busting a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate.

The NDLEA recently dismantled a highly sophisticated multimillion Dollar illegal drug production network in the country.

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ConsumerConnect reports the NDLEA objectives and their transnational partners successfully made a seizure of chemicals and illicit drugs valued at over $360 million.

Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the anti-narcotics regulatory agency Wednesday, May 20, 2026, announced the major drug bust, following a massive operation spanning weeks of intelligence gathering and meticulous planning by NDLEA operatives in collaboration with international partners.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who disclosed this development in a statement, noted President Tinubu commented: “This successful operation, which led to the arrest of foreign nationals, local kingpins and other collaborators, as well as the seizure of chemicals and illicit drugs valued at over $360 million, demonstrates exceptional professionalism, courage, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding society from the devastating effects of narcotics.”

The President stated: “I commend the bravery, resilience, and dedication displayed by operatives of the NDLEA throughout this mission.

“I urge them not to be complacent in confronting the menace of drug trafficking.”

The Nigerian leader also said: “West Africa has become a great concern in the global war against narcotics as drug barons turn our region into a transit hub for moving cocaine, synthetic drugs, and unregulated pharmaceuticals to Europe and North America.

“Drugs not only pose a critical security threat for our region, but they also pose a grave danger to the future of our youth, some of whom have become victims of the trade.”

Tinubu further remarked: “I call on all Nigerians to see the fight against illicit drugs not NDLEA’s alone.

“Everyone has a role to play. We must remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities within our communities to assist security agencies in combating criminal networks.”

President Tinubu asserted: “This landmark success is a strong message that our security agencies will not tolerate organised crime and criminality anywhere in the country, and that those who threaten public safety and national security will face the wrath of the law.”