Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen Buba Marwa (Rtd) has come out to say that they will be hard on drug traffickers henceforth.

He recently revealed this when he received the US ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, in his office.

According to him, there is no room for drug traffickers, exporters and importers anymore in Nigeria, and it is best for perpetrators to start having a rethink.

He added that NDLEA will also need the support of those who want the best for Nigeria to enable the agency move faster.

His words, “We will be hard against drug criminals. We will be serious. We are going to rid this country of the illicit drug trade, trafficking and consumption.

“But in carrying out this onerous task, I will take this opportunity to seek for more of your support for the agency to enable us move faster.”

“The US has assisted us in the area of training, operational equipment, logistics.”

“But we still need more of this assistance to ensure we go after the criminals and in a hard way.

“I must thank the US government for all the support NDLEA has received through the years. Indeed, this week, I distributed 12 vehicles which I got wind of during my time in PACEDA (Presidential Committee on Elimination of Drugs Abuse).

“I also got wind of delayed Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the Agency and the United States. I am happy to say I have signed the MoU.”