BEVERLY HILLS, August 21, (THEWILL) – Osun Police Command on Thursday ordered commanding officers, heads of divisions and departments under the state command, to take actions in identifying, arresting and prosecuting persons in possession of prohibited firearms in the state.
According to a press statement by the state Police Spokesperson, SP Opalola Yemisi, the directive was in compliance with the order of the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, in ensuring a serene society and enforcing law and order in the state. It was also in curbing the proliferation of prohibited firearms in the state.
The directive is targeted at addressing the proliferation and unlawful possession of prohibited firearms in the state which is contrary to the provisions of Chapter F.28 LFN 2004 of the Firearms Act.
“In a similar vein, all Area Commanders and their DPOs have been directed to immediately convene an enlightenment meeting of all vigilante groups and quasi security outfits across the state in order to ensure that their activities are in conformity with the extant laws guiding their establishment and operations”.
The CP, while observing that several civil groups, vigilantes, quasi-states, and regional security outfits under various guises are arming themselves with prohibited firearms and weapons in contravention of the provisions of the Firearms Act, notes that the trend if unchecked will pose a serious threat.
The State Police boss urged members of the public to report any person or group in possession of prohibited firearms to the nearest police station or call the State Police Control Room Numbers on 08039537995, 08123823980 and 08075872433.
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“The CP enjoins citizens to cooperate and collaborate with the Police in the enforcement of this order as it is aimed at guaranteeing the safety of lives and property in the state.” the statement added.
