HURIWA Hails Marwa’s 2026 NDLEA Targets, Calls for Nationwide Unity Against Drug Cartels

HURIWA Hails Marwa’s 2026 NDLEA Targets, Calls for Nationwide Unity Against Drug Cartels

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), for unveiling bold 2026 operational targets aimed at dismantling drug cartels and strengthening Nigeria’s fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse.

In a statement issued in Abuja, HURIWA described the NDLEA’s 2026 roadmap as a strategic and result-driven plan that reflects the agency’s growing focus on intelligence-led operations, inter-agency collaboration and public advocacy. The group noted that recent high-profile drug seizures, arrests and convictions show a sustained commitment to tackling both local and transnational drug syndicates.

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HURIWA also urged nationwide solidarity in the anti-drug war, calling on citizens, community leaders and civil society groups to actively support NDLEA efforts by rejecting drug culture, cooperating with law enforcement and participating in drug demand reduction and awareness campaigns. According to the group, combating the drug menace requires collective action beyond enforcement alone.

The rights group’s endorsement comes amid a renewed push by NDLEA leadership to deny traffickers operational space in 2026, with Marwa directing commanders to intensify crackdowns on drug barons, trafficking routes and financial networks linked to illicit drugs. The agency has also expanded its focus on rehabilitation, counselling and prevention, particularly among youths and vulnerable communities.

Recent NDLEA operations across the country have led to large-scale drug seizures, arrests of high-profile traffickers and the destruction of illicit drug farms, reinforcing the agency’s claim that the war against drugs is entering a more coordinated and impactful phase.

HURIWA stressed that sustained public support, combined with strong political will and institutional backing, remains critical to ensuring that Nigeria does not become a safe haven for drug cartels and organised crime.

HURIWA Hails Marwa’s 2026 NDLEA Targets, Calls for Nationwide Unity Against Drug Cartels