In a bold move to cleanse the Nigeria Police Force of drug-related elements, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has vowed to flush out drug addicts wearing police uniforms, declaring that it is “dangerous to arm a drug addict.”
This was the key message during a high-level visit by the PSC to the headquarters of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abuja on Tuesday. The PSC delegation, led by its Chairman, retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, mni, was received by NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), and his management team.
DIG Argungu called for a robust partnership with the NDLEA in screening and vetting prospective recruits into the Nigeria Police Force, stating that collaboration was necessary to safeguard the integrity of the nation’s law enforcement.
“It is dangerous to hand over firearms to individuals battling drug addiction,” Argungu warned. “We want to get it right and get the Police to work. The PSC is committed to sanitizing the recruitment process and ensuring that only fit and drug-free individuals are admitted into the Force.” 
The PSC Chairman praised NDLEA’s previous support in screening intakes at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, a move he said had significantly reduced incidences of drug abuse among cadets. He stressed that the time had come to upscale such interventions to cover all recruitment processes into the Police.
“We are determined to fish out those who should not wear the Police uniform and prevent them from corrupting the system,” he added.
In response, Brigadier General Marwa congratulated the PSC Chairman on his appointment and pledged NDLEA’s full support in the fight against drug abuse within the Police Force.
“We are committed to helping the Commission sanitize Police recruitment. This will require intelligence sharing, training, and continuous advocacy,” Marwa noted.
He further proposed advocacy campaigns and counselling sessions at Police training institutions and barracks as part of a long-term strategy to address drug-related issues in the Force.
The visit marks a significant step toward institutional cooperation aimed at enhancing professionalism and restoring public trust in Nigeria’s security architecture.
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