The Federal Government, through the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), has stepped up measures to curb the spread of illegal arms across the country by strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders.
Director-General of the Centre, Johnson Kokumo, embarked on a three-day working visit to Maiduguri, Borno State, to reinforce partnerships and advance strategies against the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the North-East.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ dinner attended by representatives of the Borno State Government and security agencies, Kokumo represented by Brig.-Gen. M. S. Adamu, Director of Administration and Finance emphasized that stronger cooperation among institutions would significantly reduce the circulation of illicit weapons and enhance national security.
He noted that the Centre is working closely with security agencies to recover illegal arms for destruction and has been empowered to prosecute individuals involved in the trade.
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