Marwa inaugurates weapon handling training course for NDLEA officers in Jos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially launched a training course for its officers in Jos, Plateau State, focusing on the handling of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols. NDLEA Chairman Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa Rtd inaugurated the specialised Train-the-Trainer Course on Weapon Handling during the ceremony.

The course marks a significant milestone in NDLEA's 36-year history, as drug trafficking organizations have evolved into armed, organized, and ruthless entities, posing increased danger to officers in the field. Marwa emphasized that the programme is not merely about firearms but about preserving lives and projecting the agency's strength.

The arms procurement process, initiated in 2023 with the China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO), is now nearing completion, with thousands of procured arms and ammunition slated for delivery. The NDLEA is collaborating with the Nigerian Air Force to ensure the strategic airlift of these assets across its commands nationwide.

Selected participants, based on merit, will return to their respective commands to lead a mandatory, comprehensive one-month training programme for all personnel before the weapons are operationally deployed. Marwa urged the participants to uphold the highest level of professionalism and emphasized the gravity of their responsibility as the first to bear the burden of weapon handling.