Drug trafficking undermining stability in Sahel region -Marwa
Top Stories Tamfitronics ABUJA- The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa says drug trafficking in the Sahel continues to hinder security, economic development and the rule of law while jeopardising public health.In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) during its 1st annual international lecture on Thursday in Abuja, Marwa said that increased drug flows to West Africa and the Sahel undermined peace and stability in the region.The Lecture with theme, “Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024): Dissecting Nigeria’s Challenges – Genesis, Impacts and Options” was conceived by the management of NAN as part of efforts to tackle the menace of insecurity in the Sahel and Nigeria.Marwa was represented by the Deputy Commander of Narcotics, Assistant Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Chidi Ndukwu.He maintained that there was...