Following the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu NPM, mni on the clampdown on proliferation of prohibited firearms in the country, the Commissioner of Police Kaduna State Police Command, CP Umar M Muri has ordered the strict enforcement of the directive in the State.
Consequently, 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.
He urged the residents 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.