The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the death of one of its operatives during a raid on a notorious drug enclave known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers State.
In a statement on Tuesday, the agency said six suspected drug dealers were arrested during the operation, while a large cache of illicit drugs—including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol—was recovered.
The NDLEA spokesperson, Mr. Femi Babafemi, disclosed that the slain officer, Chief Narcotic Agent Sadiq Bako Mujahid, sustained fatal head injuries after suspects mobilised armed hoodlums to attack operatives during the raid.
“Despite the violent attack, our operatives successfully apprehended all six targets, including the gang leader, Genesis George Benson, who was responsible for the attack that led to the death of our officer,” Babafemi said.
He identified the other suspects as ThankGod Okon, Shamsudden Isah, Muhammed Musa, Adamu Muhammed, and Muhammed Yusuf. The raid, carried out on Friday, February 6, 2026, targeted Ama Hausa, an area long identified as a hub for drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
According to the agency, the operation turned deadly when Benson allegedly attempted to evade arrest by unleashing armed attackers on the NDLEA team, leading to a violent confrontation.
Mujahid was rushed to Bonny Island General Hospital for emergency treatment but later died from his injuries.
Reacting to the incident, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), praised the courage of the operatives, saying they remained resolute despite the attack.
“I salute the gallantry of our men who refused to be intimidated. Even after the cowardly assault on Mujahid, they ensured the suspects were arrested and the drugs recovered. His sacrifice will not be in vain,” Marwa said.
While mourning the fallen officer, Marwa described Mujahid as disciplined and courageous, offering condolences to his family, colleagues, and the Rivers State Command. He warned that attacks on NDLEA personnel would be met with decisive consequences, reaffirming the agency’s commitment to dismantling drug networks across the country.
