NDLEA Officer’s Death: Ukwuani Council Lacks Power to Form Drug Squad - SpeakOX News
SpeakOX News - The Chairman of Ukwuani Local Government Area, Mr. Ajede, has clarified that the council lacks the constitutional mandate to establish a drug squad.
Background
The death of an NDLEA officer in Obiaruku, Ukwuani, has sparked concern and debate over the council's role in combating drug abuse.
Concerns and Reactions
- Several reports have surfaced alleging that security personnel, including the deceased NDLEA officer, were conducting indiscriminate arrests and harassing residents during their operations.
- The chairman, however, assured that the council had intervened and secured the release of those arrested, except for the principal suspect.
Ukwuani Council's Role
Ukwuani Local Government Area Chairman, Mr. Ajede, revealed that the council lacks the power to establish a drug squad.
Meetings with Security Agencies
Ajede stated that the council has been holding regular meetings with security agencies to ensure they follow due process in their operations.
Advice to Youth
- The chairman urged youths in the area to shun drug abuse, as prolonged drug use can have severe health and social consequences.
- He also assured residents that the council is committed to working closely with security agencies to improve the security situation in the council area.
Concerns Addressed
The Chairman of the Ukwuani Local Government Area, Mr. Ajede, has addressed concerns over indiscriminate arrests and harassment of residents by security operatives.
Support for NDLEA
Ajede confirmed that the council continues to support the NDLEA and other security agencies in their operations to combat drug abuse and criminal activities.
Ukwuani Council's Intervention
- The council had intervened in the arrest of the principal suspect, who is still in custody.
- The council has been working closely with the NDLEA to ensure that due process is adhered to in their operations.
Concerns Over Indiscriminate Arrests
Ajede acknowledged concerns raised by residents over the indiscriminate arrests and harassment of residents by security operatives during their operations.
Ukwuani Council's Commitment
The chairman of the council assured the public that the council is committed to working closely with security agencies to address drug abuse and criminal activities.
Ukwuani Council's Intervention
- The council had intervened in the arrest of the principal suspect, who is still in custody.
- The council has been working closely with the NDLEA to ensure that due process is adhered to in their operations.
Concerns Over Indiscriminate Arrests
Ajede acknowledged concerns raised by residents over indiscriminate arrests and harassment of residents by security operatives during their operations.
Ukwuani Council's Engagement with Security Agencies
The chairman of the council reassured the public that the council is committed to working closely with security agencies to tackle drug abuse and criminal activities.
Ukwuani Council's Support for NDLEA
- The council had intervened in the arrest of the principal suspect, who is still in custody.
- The council has been working closely with the NDLEA to ensure that due process is adhered to in their operations.
Concerns Over Indiscriminate Arrests
Ajede admitted concerns raised by residents over indiscriminate arrests and harassment of residents by security operatives during their operations.
Ukwuani Council's Engagement with Security Agencies
The chairman of the council reassured the public that the council is committed to working closely with security agencies to tackle drug abuse and criminal activities.
Ukwuani Council's Support for NDLEA
- The council had intervened in the arrest of the principal suspect, who is still in custody.
- The council has been working
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