The Federal Executive Council has approved the allocation of N1.99 billion for the procurement of 33 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles to boost the operational capacity of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This decision was made during a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Tuesday.
Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, announced the council’s approval while addressing State House correspondents. Fagbemi revealed that the council also sanctioned the purchase of firearms and ammunition worth $1.442 billion to support the NDLEA’s fight against drug trafficking.
Additionally, the Federal Executive Council approved N985 million for the acquisition of body scanners to be installed at all international airports across the country. Fagbemi stated, “We submitted three items to the council on NDLEA. FEC approved the procurement of 33 Mikano motor vehicles CNG to boost the operation of NDLEA. Approval for NDLEA for procurement of firearms, ammunition, and counter-narcotics for the sum of $1.442 billion. The procurement of two units of body scanners for use both at Abuja and International Airports at N985 million.”
These measures are aimed at enhancing the NDLEA’s capabilities in combating drug-related crimes and ensuring security at the nation’s airports.
