NDLEA Operatives Accused Of Killing Youth During Raid In Plateau

Faisal Yakubu Hussaini, a young Nigerian man, has been allegedly killed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Dangi, Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau state.

It was learnt that the incident happened on Thursday, 7th November 2024.

Yakubu was killed when they NDLEA operatives went to raid a lodge in the area, scared the youth with gunshots and allegedly killed the victim in the process, according to a community source. 

The Chairman and Secretary of Kanam Development Association (KADA), Barrister G Aliyu and ND Shehu Kanam, who confirmed the incident to Daily Trust, demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officers involved in this heinous crime.

The secretary said, “The leadership of Kanam Development Association (KADA) is deeply outraged and saddened by the extrajudicial killing of Faisal Yakubu Hussaini Adafa by officers of the Nigeria Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Dengi, Kanam LGA of Plateau State yesterday, Thursday, 7th November 2024.

“This heinous act is unacceptable and violates the fundamental human rights of the victim. While we acknowledge the NDLEA’s right to operate within the bounds of the law, we strongly condemn this brutal and unjustifiable killing. 

"The agency’s actions undermine the trust and confidence of the public in law enforcement. We demand the immediate arrest and prosecution of the officers involved in this heinous crime.

“The We urge our youths to remain calm and law-abiding as we pursue legal measures to address this barbaric act. We will not let this incident go unchecked and will work tirelessly to ensure justice is served.”

The NDLEA Public Relations Officer in the state, Abba Muhammad Sani, said that the agency would investigate the matter and respond appropriately.