By Uba Abdullahi
Six newly promoted officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kazaure Area Command, Jigawa State, have been officially decorated with their new ranks.
Decorating the officers, the Area Commander, Gambo Shehu, urged them to brace up and redouble their efforts in the discharge of their duties in line with their new responsibilities. He emphasized that the Agency would not relent in its fight against drug smuggling, abuse, consumption, and distribution.
The Area Commander expressed profound gratitude to the Commandant of the Jigawa State Command for his visionary leadership, particularly his robust engagement with relevant stakeholders in combating drug abuse, trafficking, and related crimes.
Gambo Shehu reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Kazaure Area Command to sustaining strong synergy with sister security agencies, traditional institutions, civil society organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders. He warned that the Command remains resolute in its determination to ensure a decent society free from drug abuse and other related offences.
He further assured the newly promoted officers of the Command’s continuous support in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
The Area Commander also expressed appreciation to the Emir of Kazaure, Dr. Najib Hussaini Adamu, for his consistent support to the Area Command.
A representative of the sister security agencies, who spoke at the event, reminded the newly promoted officers that “to whom much is given, much is expected,” stressing the importance of professionalism and cooperation, which symbolize the strong working relationship between NDLEA and other security outfits.
In their responses, the newly decorated officers pledged to work tirelessly for the advancement of the Agency and the successful realization of its mandate.
The decorated officers are Tijjani Adam, Nura Usman Saleh, Kabiru Ibrahim, Mukhtar Auwal, Shazali Shu’aibu, and Jabir Sa’idu.
