The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Thursday, warned against people bearing arms, stating that only the police are recognised to carry arms.
The police boss, who spoke at a security stakeholders’ meeting held at the old Banquet Hall of the Government House, Makurdi, on Thursday, warned against unauthorised people bearing arms and vowed a crackdown on illegal firearms.
He said police officers had been directed to act decisively under Force Order 237 when confronted by armed criminals.
“We are the only ones recognised to carry arms around. No other person is entitled to do that.
“You cannot move around freely bearing arms and think there’s no law and order in this country. This will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu described insecurity in Benue State as unacceptable and a source of “sleepless nights” for residents and security agencies.
He stated that Benue was once known as a peaceful
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