The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the formation of a special committee to review gun licensing and regulation in the country.
The committee will examine current firearms licencing policies and regulations and provide recommendations to improve their efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, made the announcement in a statement on Monday. He said the IGP made the decision to ensure public safety and security in compliance with the Firearms Act and other relevant laws.
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“In furtherance of his zeal to tackle all forms of insecurity in the country, the IGP has issued a stern warning to all individuals involved in the wrongful possession of arms and light weapons, reiterating that illegal proliferation of firearms and light weapons poses a significant threat to the peace and stability of our nation,” Mr Adejobi said.
He went on to say that the NPF was firmly committed to combating illegal firearm production, distribution, possession, and use, emphasising that having firearms without the required licences and permissions was not just a violation of the law, but also a major threat to society.
He further said that the NPF would hunt down and prosecute anyone participating in such illicit actions using all of the legal means at its disposal.
According to Adejobi, the IGP has directed all state police commissioners, zonal command AIGs, and tactical squads to crack down on the illicit manufacture, sale, possession, and use of prohibited firearms throughout the country.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to report any suspected firearms activity to their local police stations or via NPF social media platforms for swift action.
