Federal Executive Council (FEC) has given the green light for the allocation of N1.99 billion toward the acquisition of 33 compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
Gatekeepers News reports that this decision was made during a meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
Following the meeting, Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice announced that the council also sanctioned the purchase of firearms and ammunition totalling $1.442 billion to bolster the NDLEA’s efforts in combatting drug trafficking.
Also, the FEC has earmarked N985 million for the procurement of body scanners to be deployed across all international airports in the country.
“We submitted three items to the council on NDLEA,” he said.
“FEC approved the procurement of 33 Mikano motor vehicles CNG to boost the operation of NDLEA.
“Approval for NDLEA for procurement of firearms, ammunition, and counter-narcotics for the sum of $1.442 billion
“The procurement of two units of body scanners for use both at Abuja and International Airports at N985 million.”
