NDLEA Cross River Commander Found Dead in Calabar Hotel!

NDLEA Cross River Commander Found Dead in Calabar Hotel!

Reported by David Joshua | SeleMedia Africa

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been thrown into deep mourning following the sudden and tragic death of its Cross River State Commander, Chief Narcotics Officer Ogbonna Uzoma.Uzoma was reportedly found lifeless in a hotel room in Calabar, the Cross River State capital, under yet-to-be-disclosed circumstances. The shocking incident has raised concerns both within and outside the agency, prompting calls for a full investigation into the cause of his death.A highly respected officer, Ogbonna Uzoma was known for his firm stance against drug trafficking and his relentless commitment to cleaning up drug-related activities in the region. His death has sent shockwaves through the security community and among stakeholders in the fight against narcotics in Nigeria.A senior NDLEA official, who pleaded anonymity, described his passing as “a huge loss to the agency and the nation at large,” adding that “his professionalism, integrity, and dedication will be sorely missed.”The NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja is expected to issue an official statement, while the Cross River State Police Command has reportedly commenced preliminary investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.As the nation mourns the loss of one of its finest narcotics officers, tributes have begun pouring in from colleagues, friends, and government officials.

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