Kaduna state Commissioner of Police, Umar Muri, has ordered strict and full implementation of the clampdown on proliferation of firearms in Kaduna state.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Kaduna state Police Command, ASP Muhammad Jalige, said that the order followed the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, on the clampdown on proliferation of prohibited firearms in the country.
“The Commissioner of Police Kaduna state Police Command, CP Umar Muri, has ordered the strict enforcement of the directive.
“He has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Tactical/Operation Units of the Command to immediately emplace measures to identify, isolate, disarm, arrest and prosecute any person(s) and/or group(s) unlawfully possessing firearms, particularly those prohibited.
“The CP further directs all Divisional Police Officers to with immediate effect, organize enlightenment meetings for personnel of Neighbourhood Watch, Vigilante and local security outfits within their areas of responsibility to ensure they operate in conformity with extant laws guiding their establishment and operations.
“On their parts, respective Area Commanders are to coordinate, supervise and report outcomes of the meetings.
“Meanwhile, the CP has warned persons and/or groups in unlawful possession of firearms, especially those prohibited, to with immediate effect, submit same to the nearest Police Station, as offenders will not be spared.
“Residents of the state have been enjoined to remain law-abiding, vigilant and promptly report any persons or groups found to be unlawfully possessing firearms, especially prohibited ones, to the nearest police station or by calling the command’s hotlines on: 08075391105, or 07039675856,” ASP Jalige added.
