Benue State Commissioner of Police Bartholomew Onyeka has ordered a total mop-up of illegal arms in circulation in the State.
A press statement signed by Police Public Relations’ Officer Catherine Anene said the order is in compliance with the directives of the acting Inspector General of Police, IGP. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
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The statement said “by this order, all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders are mandated to clampdown on illegal fabrication, sales, possession, and use of prohibited firearms in the state”.
“Individuals involved in unlawful possession of arms and light weapons are hereby warned to submit such illegally possessed weapons to the police at the nearest police station. This voluntary act does not attract any penalty.
“Members of the public are hereby urged to report all suspicious firearms related activities to their local police stations”.
“This process is part of efforts to fight firearm related offences and create an environment suitable for peaceful coexistence”, the statement reads
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe.
