FG Destroys Over 2,800 Illicit Weapons in Abuja
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons held its fifth destruction exercise in Abuja on Friday. Over 2,800 illicit firearms were destroyed in a bid to curb violent crime, terrorism, and insecurity. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Hillary Mabeokwu, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, warned that small arms proliferation poses a major threat to national security. He noted that NCCSLAW, established in 2021, aligns with international protocols and praised the new Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Act 2024 as a landmark measure. Director-General Johnson Kokumo said the exercise reflects the agency’s commitment to regional peace. He added that more than 16,000 illicit, decommissioned, and obsolete weapons have been destroyed since the centre’s inception, with recoveries from police commands, the military, and other security agencies. Kokumo urged citizens to support security efforts by providing timely information, stressing that public cooperation is key to lasting peace and security. Top security officials, ECOWAS delegates, civil society representatives, corps members, and media personnel attended the event.
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