NAN – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 served a notice of application for the extradition of SenAtor-elect, Buruji Kashamu, to the United States on alleged drug trafficking.
This is contained in a statement issued by the agency’s Head, Public Affairs, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju.
It said that the application was secured by the Chief Judge, Federal High Court, Abuja in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/479/2015.
The statement added that the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) had also seek the extradition of Kashamu to answer alleged drug trafficking charges.
“This is in line with the Extradition Act CAP, E25 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 (as modified by Extradition Act Modification Order, 2014).
“The notice of the suit was officially served on Kashamu by the NDLEA on 1st of June 2015,” it said.
Meanwhile, the House of Representatives had commended NDLEA for the bold step taken in the extradition case involving Kashamu.
The letter of commendation was signed by the Chairman, House Committee on Drugs, Narcotics and Financial Crimes, Honourable Jagaba Adams Jagaba.
He stated that the agency’s action would go a long way in building the confidence of the international community in the country
Jagaba, while commending the officers and men of the anti-narcotic agency, observed that the action of the NDLEA had sent a strong signal to the rest of the world that Nigeria believes in the rule of law.
“This action has sounded a warning that no longer shall any Nigerian be considered to be above the law, no matter how highly placed.
“It equally points to the fact that no matter how long it takes, the law would catch up with all that has a case to answer.
“The agency has shown that it can work without discrimination” he stated.
The letter further enjoined the Agency not to succumb to blackmail.
“Let me at this juncture, therefore, encourage you not to falter in the face of blackmail.
“Your detractors will engage in all forms of antics including blackmail to distract you but you must never be deterred.
“Instead, with every form of distraction, you should be spurred to maintain the dignity of the agency and do the needful in the interest of Nigerians and humanity” Jagaba said.
