Tag: illegal arms
-
Edo guber election: Police begin mop up of illegal arms
The Police Command in Edo says it has commenced a mop up of illegal arms and ammunition ahead of the Sept. 21 Governorship Election in the state. SP Moses Yamu, the spokesperson of the command, quoted the state’s Commissioner of Police,
-
Buhari raises fresh alarm over influx of illegal arms, ammunition from Libya
President Muhammadu Buhari says as far as Libya remains unstable, illegal arms and ammunition will continue to flow in the Sahel region of the African continent. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, in a statement, said Buhari stated this when he hosted outgoing Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United…
-
How illegal arms, ammunition flow into Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said as far as Libya remains unstable, illegal arms and ammunition will continue to flow in the Sahel region of the African continent. Mr Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman, in a statement, said Buhari stated this when he hosted outgoing Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the…
-
South Africa arrests Nigeria-bound ship full of illegal arms
A Russian vessel carrying “dangerous cargo” has been arrested outside the Port of Ngqura in Port Elizabeth, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) said on Thursday. It is suspected that the vessel had been carrying “weapons of mass destruction” and explosives valued at about R50m, according to The Herald. “TNPA can confirm that the vessel…
-
FG arraigns ex-Benue gov, Suswam for illegal firearms possession, money laundering
…as court grants him N500m bail The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on Friday arraigned a former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, on fresh three charges of illegal possession of firearms and money laundering. Suswam, who was produced from the custody of the Department of State Service (DSS),…
-
Killings: IGP cautions on anti-grazing laws, to mop up illegal arms
The Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris on Wednesday advised state governors to prioritise the establishment of cattle ranches before enacting anti-grazing laws, to avert conflict between farmers and herdsmen. The IGP gave the advice at the Northern States Stakeholders Security Summit, with the theme, `National Building: Security Challenges and the Need for Inclusive Approach’,…
-
Customs to meet Turkish envoy over illegal importation of arms into Nigeria
Troubled by the illegal importation of arms into the country, the Nigeria Customs Service on Thursday announced that the service would be having a diplomatic meeting with the Ambassador of Turkey on Friday. The Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali, (retd.), stated this in Lagos on Thursday where he confirmed the seizure of 470…