The article discusses the efforts of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in Nigeria, led by DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo. Over the past four years, the center has destroyed more than 19,000 illegal weapons to help reduce crime and violence in the country. Recently, during an event on July 30, 2026, they destroyed 1,419 more illicit weapons. Kokumo emphasized the government's commitment to eliminating illegal arms and mentioned recent recoveries of weapons from various law enforcement agencies. He addressed false claims circulating in a viral video suggesting that the National Security Adviser was involved in the illegal importation of weapons. Kokumo clarified that he was present when the Nigerian Customs Service handed over a significant number of seized weapons and stated that the allegations against the National Security Adviser were untrue. The article also highlights ongoing investigations and prosecutions related to illegal arms trafficking and manufacturing, as well as the importance of public awareness about security initiatives in light of upcoming elections. Kokumo urged the public to disregard a fraudulent group claiming to be a security service and reassured that those involved in illegal activities are being pursued by law enforcement.
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