The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), has visited two injured officers of the agency currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja.

The officers, Ayegh Dooyun Zachariah and Shehu Jamil Ibrahim, sustained severe injuries following a violent mob attack during a raid on a notorious drug joint in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Friday, May 15, 2026.

During his visit to their bedsides, Marwa sympathised with the injured officers and conveyed the support of the entire NDLEA management.

He assured them that the agency would take full responsibility for their welfare and ensure they receive the highest standard of medical care until they fully recover.

“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 stated.

He commended the duo for their exceptional bravery, unwavering commitment to duty, and outstanding professionalism displayed during the high-risk Dawaki operation.

He emphasised that their sacrifices in the ongoing fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking remain invaluable to the nation.

To further motivate the officers and recognise their heroism, the NDLEA boss presented official letters of commendation personally signed by him, alongside other support packages to aid their swift recovery.

He also praised the agency’s medical team and their counterparts at the National Hospital for their prompt response and quality care, which have helped to stabilise the injured officers.

Marwa assured the public that the NDLEA remains resolute in its mission to dismantle drug cartels and sanitise communities across the country, undeterred by violent resistance from criminal elements.