The Federal Government of Nigeria says it destroys 2,819 illicit weapons in Abuja as part of efforts to curb insecurity linked to illegal arms trafficking. According to multiple outlets, the destruction is carried out on recovered weapons and is intended to reduce the circulation of arms used in violence and crime. The Punch reports that the latest exercise brings the cumulative number of destroyed illicit weapons to about 19,000, indicating a larger, ongoing campaign beyond the Abuja incident. The Punch also states that the government vows to continue pursuing and dismantling illegal arms networks, including tracking traffickers and destroying additional illegal arms. Legit.ng similarly reports that the government vows to take further action, highlighting the targeted focus on arms trafficking and national security. Across the reports, the central points are the number of weapons destroyed in the Abuja operation, the government’s stated commitment to follow through against traffickers, and the indication that previous destructions have already raised the running total to roughly 19,000. The outlets also reference photos from the event.
FG destroys 2,819 illicit weapons in Abuja, says it will track traffickers
The Federal Government of Nigeria says it destroys 2,819 illicit weapons in Abuja as part of efforts to curb insecurity linked to illegal arms trafficking. According to multiple outlets, the destructi...
- The Federal Government destroys 2,819 illicit weapons in Abuja.
- The operation targets weapons recovered from illicit circulation and arms trafficking.
- The government says it will track and take further action against arms traffickers.
- The cumulative total of illicit weapons destroyed is reported as about 19,000.
- Photos of the destruction are reported by outlets.
The Nigerian Government destroyed 2,819 illicit weapons in Abuja, targeting arms trafficking and enhancing national security amidst rising violence and crime.
4 hours agoThe Nigerian Federal Government has destroyed over 2,800 illicit weapons, bringing the total to 19,000, in efforts to curb insecurity fueled by illegal arm Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-destroys-over-2800-illicit-weapons-total-hits-19000/
11 hours agoThe Federal Government destroyed 2,819 illicit weapons in Abuja, bringing the total to 19,000. FG vows to track and destroy all illegal arms. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-fg-destroys-recovered-weapons-vows-to-track-traffickers/
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