The Chairman of the National Drug Law
Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade has directed the Director of
Operations and General Investigation of the Agency, Mr Olugbenga Mabo to
investigate the reported death of a 32 year old graduate of law, Dapo Olasore.
The investigation report is expected to be submitted
within 48 hours. Giade said that the primary responsibility of the Agency is to
protect lives and promote security by preventing illicit drug production,
trafficking and abuse.
“The reported death of a man during a raid by our
operatives is sad and regrettable. One of the cardinal responsibilities of the
Agency is the protection of lives and property. Drug offenders are to be
arrested and prosecuted. I have therefore directed that this incident be
investigated and the report submitted within 48 hours. My sympathy goes to the
family and friends of the deceased as well as all Nigerians. Let me also assure
members of the public that the life of every citizen is precious to the Agency
and whoever is found guilty must be brought to justice” Giade stated.
The raid operation was conducted in response to
intelligence report on the illicit activities of a suspected drug dealer
identified as Saheed. One Babalola who works for him was however apprehended
while some dried weeds that tested positive for cannabis were equally seized
during the operation. The official vehicles used for the raid had plate numbers
and there was no sporadic shooting into the air.
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