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NDLEA Currently Recruiting Massively? Agency Speaks

by  Ridwan Adeola 2 min read
  • Nigeria's drug law enforcement agency, NDLEA, has drawn the attention of citizens to a scam alert
  • NDLEA says a promoted social media post stating there are opportunities for both graduates and undergraduates in the agency is a scam
  • Legit.ng reports that NDLEA stressed that information about recruitment will only be shared on its official website and social media pages at the appropriate time

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Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism.

FCT, Abuja - The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted the public to the activities of scammers taking advantage of the unsuspecting job seekers.

NDLEA, in a recent statement sighted by Legit.ng, said some criminal elements operate a job scam syndicate.

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NDLEA has warned the public against fraudsters. Photo credits: Stefan Heunis, AFP
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The anti-narcotics agency fumed at the activities of the fraudsters, adding that people should always ask questions from those in authority before applying for anything.

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Furthermore, it said it does not have recruiting agents.

NDLEA wrote on its verified X (formerly known as Twitter) handle:

"Scam alert!
"Kindly disregard any information making the rounds that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA is currently recruiting.
"Please note that information about recruitment will only be shared on our official website: http://ndlea.gov.ng and our social media handles @ndlea_nigeria on YouTube, WhatsApp, Twitter and @ndlea01 on Facebook at the appropriate time. Thanks."

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NDLEA's Buba Marwa issues warning

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that General Buba Marwa (retired) said that the NDLEA will be tougher on drug baron and their cartels.

Marwa who is the chairman and the chief executive officer (CEO) of the NDLEA said the drug lords will face tough times should they fail to quit their illicit drug businesses.

The NDLEA boss stated that the agency has upped its game in ridding Nigeria of illicit substance abuse and drug trafficking.

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Source: Legit.ng

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.

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