Marwa Sets Tough 2026 Targets for NDLEA, Orders Crackdown on Drug Cartels
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has unveiled tough operational targets for 2026, directing commanders nationwide to intensify efforts to dismantle drug cartels and disrupt their financial networks.
Marwa gave the charge during the agency’s annual review and strategic planning meeting held at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja, attended by management staff, zonal commanders, and heads of all state commands, including the FCT.
He said 2026 would be a year of consolidation in the fight against illicit drugs, with strong focus on drug supply reduction and demand reduction.
While acknowledging the agency’s achievements in the past year, Marwa stressed that there must be no slowdown in momentum.
“Our 2026 goals are clear. We must disrupt the financial lifelines of drug cartels and ensure sustained sensitisation against substance abuse across communities nationwide,” he said.
The NDLEA boss directed all commands to fully implement the 2026 strategic work plan and aim for greater impact beyond previous successes.
Reflecting on his five years in office, Marwa credited the agency’s progress to the collective efforts of officers nationwide and linked the renewal of his tenure by President Bola Tinubu to their performance, noting increased public trust and international recognition.
He further stressed zero tolerance for compromise, insisting that discipline and professionalism must guide all operations.
Marwa also cautioned commanders against unnecessary risks, urging proper planning, intelligence gathering, and reinforcement where capacity is limited.
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