20110404 - Political goodwill is required if the war against narcotic drugs is to be won, a Kenyan Government anti-drugs agency said as it called for the immediate arrest of a politician, activist and businesswoman protecting drug baron.

The Director of the National Campaign Against Drug Abuse Authority (Nacada), and a national chairman of the Kenya Muslim National Advisory Council (Kemnac), Sheikh Juma Ngao, said the top leadership should back the police to bring drug barons to book.

“President and Internal Security minister should intervene and ensure nobody shields drug barons in the country.” He said.

He was reacting to a statement from the Police headquarters that police have given up attempt to arrest the politician, who they say owns speed boats used to transfer the drugs from the high seas to his house.

The statement had indicated that the drug barons were intimidating and attempting to bribe police officers investigating the high profile case. Sheikh Ngao challenged the country’s leadership to put their foot down and ensure those protecting drug barons are put behind bars.