Tension as Police, NDLEA Clash Over Suspected Drug Dealer
A confrontation between officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and policemen at the Ekeki Police Division on Thursday sparked panic and pandemonium in the area.
The clash occurred when NDLEA operatives attempted to arrest a suspected drug peddler, a woman believed to be involved in illicit drug activities.
PRNigeria gathered that the NDLEA team had followed due process, logging their operation in the police records before proceeding with the arrest.
According to eyewitnesses, however, policemen from the Ekeki division intervened, obstructing the NDLEA’s efforts and leading to a heated altercation.
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The situation escalated, with gunshots fired, causing residents to flee in fear.
The NDLEA has alleged that the suspect enjoys protection from the police, being the wife of a policeman.
The agency’s spokesman, Mr. Howells Obah, stated that their operatives had followed standard procedure, only to be thwarted by the police.
“Our men went for operation behind Ekeki Police Division. Our man made an entry in the police station as required but we learnt the suspect is a wife of a Policeman and enjoyed protection.
“They shot two of our vehicles and we are trying to see how we can take them out, and we are making efforts to keep the situation from escalating further.” Obah said.
The Bayelsa Police Command has confirmed the incident, with the Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, stating that an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the clash.
