NCCSALW Destroys 17,000 Firearms to Enhance Security

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has destroyed over 17,000 firearms recovered across Nigeria since 2015. This initiative aims to curb insecurity and prevent the proliferation of illicit weapons.

Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Adamu (rtd.), the North-East Zonal Director of NCCSALW, made this announcement during a courtesy visit to Brig.-Gen. S. S. Diwa, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Adamu emphasized that the destruction of these firearms is part of the Federal Government's strategy to enhance national security by removing illegal firearms from circulation. He noted the ongoing threat posed by small arms and light weapons (SALW) to peace and security, particularly in regions affected by violence and criminal activities.

The NCCSALW, established under the Office of the National Security Adviser, collaborates with security agencies to recover illegal weapons and prevent their re-entry into circulation. The visit also aimed to strengthen cooperation between the NCCSALW and the Nigerian Army in arms recovery and SALW control.