The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has expressed deep sorrow over the death of an NDLEA operative, Chief Narcotic Agent Sadiq Bako Mujahid, who was killed during a violent raid on a notorious drug enclave in Bonny Island, Rivers State.
The raid, carried out by NDLEA operatives at Ama Hausa, a well-known hub for drug trafficking and other criminal activities, led to the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of a large cache of illicit drugs, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA HQrs, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday.
The operation, conducted on Friday, 6 February 2026, turned deadly when suspected drug dealers mobilised armed hoodlums to resist arrest.
In the ensuing confrontation, Chief Narcotic Agent Mujahid sustained severe head injuries after being attacked by the assailants.
According to the statement, he was immediately rushed to the Bonny Island General Hospital for emergency treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
Despite the brutal attack, NDLEA operatives held their ground and successfully arrested all six targets of the operation.
Among those apprehended was the alleged gang leader, Genesis George Benson, who is believed to be responsible for coordinating the violent assault that led to the death of the officer.
Other suspects arrested during the raid include ThankGod Okon, Shamsudden Isah, Muhammed Musa, Adamu Muhammed, and Muhammed Yusuf.
Reacting to the tragic incident, Marwa commended the courage and professionalism of the officers involved in the operation, describing their resolve in the face of danger as exemplary.
“I salute the gallantry of our men who refused to be intimidated by these criminal elements.
“Even after the cowardly attack on Mujahid, our operatives ensured that the assailants were overpowered, arrested, and their illicit drugs confiscated. Their sacrifice will not be in vain,” the NDLEA boss said.
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While mourning the fallen officer, the NDLEA boss described Mujahid as a disciplined and courageous operative who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.
He said, “We extend our deepest condolences to his family, his colleagues, and the Rivers State Command.
“Any attack on our officers is an attack on the state, and it will not go without dire consequences.
“We remain undeterred in our mission to rid Nigeria of illicit drugs and will continue to take the fight to the enclaves of these merchants of death.”
The NDLEA assured that the suspects would be prosecuted in accordance with the law as investigations continue.
