Just In: FEC Approves $1.442-Million For NDLEA-Equipment To Bolster Anti-Narcotics Efforts (Full-Details)

Just In: FEC Approves $1.442-Million For NDLEA-Equipment To Bolster Anti-Narcotics Efforts (Full-Details)

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has greenlit the allocation of $1.442 million for the procurement of arms, ammunition, and anti-riot gear for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to enhance its operations against drug trafficking.

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Lateef Fagbemi, announced this during a press briefing at the State House, Abuja, following the FEC meeting. He also disclosed that the council approved N1.9 billion for the acquisition of 33 CNG-compliant vehicles and N985 million for two full body scanners for the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Fagbemi emphasized the significance of supporting NDLEA’s activities, stating, “It is important that we give support to the activities of NDLEA, so the Council considered this and gave approval for the purchase of 33 Mikano vehicles, all CNG compliant.”

He continued, “The second approval is for the procurement of arms, ammunition, and antiriot equipment for counter-narcotics operations for NDLEA, amounting to $1.442 million.”

Regarding the scanners, Fagbemi added, “The third approval is for the procurement of two units of full body scanners at both Abuja and Lagos international airports to boost NDLEA’s operations, costing N985 million.”

This move underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening NDLEA’s capacity in combating drug trafficking and related criminal activities across the country.