Abuja — The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Gen Buba Marwa (rtd), has disclosed that the Agency has recorded substantial loss of its operatives/personnel in the fight against illicit drugs trafficking and trade with over 100 widows and Next of Kin's awaiting Federal government's intervention in the payment of death benefits for their late breadwinners.
Speaking at the unveiling of a week-long of activities to commemorate the United Nations International Day Against Drug and Illicit Drug Trafficking, in Abuja, Marwa however stated that the situation has been brought to the knowledge of President Muhammadu Buhari adding that "Mr. President has approved the payment of all benefits to the widows and NOKs. This approval will go a long way in further motivating officers of the agency".
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