IGP calls for voluntary surrender of illicit weapons

The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu, Sunday, called for voluntary surrender of illicit weapons in the custody of some Nigerians across the country.

He also placed embargo on the issuance of new arm licences.

FPRO, Frank Mba, who affirmed this in a statement in Abuja, said the IGP has warned defaulters of dire consequences.

Mba explained that intelligence reports from across the country have indicated that there are presence of huge quantity of illicit arms in the custody of some Nigerians.

In his words, “Consequent upon intelligence indicating the presence of huge quantity of arms in unlawful possession by some Nigerians, the desperation of some citizens to acquire more arms, and the continued proliferation of illicit weapons in the polity, with the attendant negative and security implications, the Inspector General of Police, Ag IGP Mohammed A. Adamu NPM, mni , has called on all Nigerians currently in unlawful possession of such weapons to immediately ensure a voluntary return of the weapons to Police Station or Public Armoury nearest to them.

“The Inspector General of Police has also, with immediate effect, placed an embargo on the issuance of New Licences for designated arms throughout the country.

“The IGP advises Nigerians to take advantage of the “voluntary arms return window” and do the right thing as there will be dire consequences for defaulters and those who fail to heed the call.

“Meanwhile, the Force has perfected plans to embark on a massive, nationwide Joint Arms Mopping up Operations.

“The operation which will be intelligent driven and target oriented, is designed to retrieve all illicit weapons in circulation, halt the on-going proliferation of weapons, restore law and order and bring perpetrators to justice”.

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