ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Borno State Police Command has ordered all persons in possession of firearms to surrender them at any police formation nearest to them.
This is part of its efforts to mop up prohibited firearms in circulation.
The Command gave the order through its Public Relations Office, ASP Sani Kamilu Shatambaya, in a statement made available to newsmen.
According to the statement, the measure is in accordance with the directives of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, to curb the rapid increase of dangerous weapons in the state.
In the statement, the Command assured the citizenry, especially those in possession of the weapons, that such voluntary surrender would not attract any sanction from the police.
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“This is aimed at reducing the number of guns in circulation across the State and to stop firearms from getting into the wrong hands and being used by offenders to commit crimes on our streets or anywhere else in the country, hence keeping the State safe for all”, he said.
The Command further warned that perpetrators who refused to render their arms would not be spared but would face the full wrath of the law when caught.
“Anyone found in possession of a firearm of any type – be it a pistol, rifle, air weapon, or imitation (i.e. locally made guns, dummy guns, etc.), shall be arrested and prosecuted for unlawful possession of firearm”, it warned.