The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking in Yobe State.
The Commander, Headquarters Sector 2 Joint Task Force, North-East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Brigadier General Edet Effiong, made this known on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, when he received the NDLEA Yobe State Commander, Commander of Narcotics Mustapha Mannir, during a courtesy visit to the Sector Headquarters in Damaturu.
Effiong commended the NDLEA for its efforts in tackling drug-related offences and stressed the need for stronger cooperation among security agencies to protect communities and vulnerable groups, particularly young people.
As part of the Sector’s preventive security strategy, the Commander announced plans to organise drug abuse awareness lectures in schools across Damaturu in collaboration with the NDLEA, educators and community leaders.
 
He said the initiative would educate students on the dangers of substance abuse, encourage responsible decision-making and build resilience within communities.
Effiong also proposed regular joint sensitisation campaigns, workshops and outreach programmes, while urging the NDLEA to provide technical support and resource persons for the initiative.
Responding, Mannir commended the Nigerian Army for its contributions to national security and described the visit as an opportunity to deepen institutional cooperation.
He emphasised the importance of intelligence sharing, joint operations and mutual support in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking, assuring the Sector of the NDLEA’s readiness to work closely with the Army.
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Meanwhile, Headquarters Sector 2, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has commenced a three-day First Aid Training programme for officers and soldiers within its Area of Responsibility.
The training is aimed at improving troops’ ability to provide immediate and appropriate first aid during emergencies, particularly in frontline operational environments.
The activities further underscore Sector 2’s efforts to strengthen inter-agency partnerships, community-focused prevention and the operational readiness of its personnel.
