NDLEA, Army Forge Stronger Alliance to Tackle Rising Security Threats in Anambra
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Army’s 14 Field Engineer Regiment, Onitsha, have agreed to strengthen their partnership in addressing emerging security challenges in Anambra State through enhanced inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing.
The agreement followed a courtesy and familiarisation visit by the newly posted Commanding Officer of the 14 Field Engineer Regiment, Onitsha, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Awudu Enyia, to the Anambra State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Commander of Narcotics (CN) Onubogu Charles Orakwue, at the NDLEA State Headquarters, Udoka Housing Estate, Awka, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the NDLEA Anambra State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics I (ASN I) Nwosu Chukwuemeka Raphael, on Thursday.
According to the statement, the visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen inter-agency cooperation, enhance operational synergy, and reinforce existing partnerships among security agencies in Anambra State in response to evolving security threats.
Lieutenant Colonel Enyia, who assumed command of the 14 Field Engineer Regiment on July 13, 2026, was accompanied on the visit by senior officers of the Regiment.
The statement explained that the visit was aimed at fostering a seamless and cordial working relationship between the Nigerian Army and the NDLEA, while also providing an opportunity for the newly appointed Commanding Officer to familiarise himself with key security stakeholders in the state.
During the meeting, Lieutenant Colonel Enyia underscored the importance of sustained collaboration among security agencies in effectively tackling emerging security challenges.
He noted that the familiarisation tour was designed not only to strengthen existing partnerships but also to create an avenue for deliberations on issues of mutual concern with a view to enhancing peace, security, and public safety across Anambra State.
He stated tthat the complex nature of contemporary security threats requires a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach among relevant agencies, adding that effective collaboration remains critical to achieving lasting security and stability.
In his response, the Anambra State Commander of the NDLEA, Commander of Narcotics Onubogu Charles Orakwue, warmly welcomed Lieutenant Colonel Enyia and his entourage and congratulated him on his recent appointment as Commanding Officer of the Regiment.
He reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to sustaining the existing cordial relationship with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies operating in the state.
He said that effective collaboration remains indispensable in the fight against illicit drug trafficking, substance abuse, organised crime, and other criminal activities that threaten public safety and national security.
According to the statement, the State Commander further assured the visiting Commanding Officer of the NDLEA’s readiness to deepen intelligence sharing, undertake joint operations, and pursue other collaborative initiatives aimed at promoting a safer, more secure, and drug-free Anambra State.
The statement added that both officers expressed optimism that stronger cooperation between the NDLEA and the Nigerian Army would further enhance the effectiveness of ongoing security operations and contribute significantly to efforts aimed at safeguarding lives and property across the state.
