Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) sustained serious gunshot wounds during a high-stakes raid on a suspected drug cartel hideout in Abuja's Gwarimpa district. The early morning operation, which targeted a notorious drug trafficking ring, turned violent when suspects opened fire on approaching narcotics agents.
According to NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi:
- The injured officers are currently receiving treatment at a secure medical facility
- Security forces successfully arrested 5 key suspects during the operation
- Authorities recovered 42kg of methamphetamine and 28kg of cocaine
- Several sophisticated weapons were confiscated from the suspects
This incident marks the third violent confrontation between NDLEA operatives and drug cartels in the Federal Capital Territory this year, highlighting the increasing militarization of Nigeria's drug war. NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has vowed to intensify operations against drug barons, promising "they will have no safe haven anywhere in Nigeria."
Security analysts warn that drug cartels are becoming more dangerous, with many now employing ex-militants and foreign mercenaries for protection.
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