NDLEA Explains Reason Behind Stop And Search Exercise In Lekki

By Akinwale Kasali

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has faced series of criticism over the Stop and Search Exercise going on in Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos, by its operatives.

Comedian, Bright Okocha, popularly known as Basketmouth had called out the Agency for embarking on such exercise on his X handle, formerly known as Twitter.

Responding, the agency revealed that the stop-and-search exercise was to “protect residents from the activities of drug dealers and disrupt supply chain of illicit substances.”

The comedian had tweeted late Friday, “Are you people  aware of the stop and search going on currently on Admiralty Way in LEKKI by members of your force? #ndlea_nigeria.”

The response on NDLEA’s X page on Saturday read, “Thanks #basket_mouth. The men are on authorized duty based on intelligence, their presence there is not a regular occurrence.

“It’s part of efforts to protect residents from the activities of drug dealers and disrupt supply chain of illicit substances. The cooperation of all is key.”