CP Wale Abass
* Urge possessors to render same to police formations
By Jon Egie
Anyone who possesses illegal or prohibited firearm of any type- be it a pistol, rifle, air weapon, or imitation, that is, locally made guns etc should render them to the nearest police station, Area Command or the State Force Headquarters.
The CP Delta State, CP Wale Abass gave the order in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetonku
A statement issued by the Command’s PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe said the order is aimed at reducing the number of guns in circulation across the state, “and also to stop firearms from getting into the wrong hands and being used by offenders to commit crimes on our streets or anywhere else in the country, hence keeping the State safe for all.”
The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Wale Abass assured all individuals involved in the wrongful possession of arms and light weapons that a wilful submission of such illegally possessed weapons to police will attract “NO SANCTION”.
“The CP wishes to state emphatically that the command has commenced an exercise to mop up all illegal and prohibited firearms in circulation across the state; noting that those who take advantage of this opportunity will not face any sanction, arrest, or harassment.”
“He however warned that perpetrators who refuse to render their arms will not be spared and will be made to face the full wrath of the law when caught. Hence anyone found in possession of a firearm of any type – be it a pistol, rifle, air weapon, or imitation (i.e. locally made guns, dummy guns, etc), shall be arrested and prosecuted for unlawful possession of firearm.”
CP Wale Abass urged the residents to report all suspicious firearms-related activities to their local police stations. They could also report through the Police Public Relations Office for prompt response and action while assuring that the identities of informants will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
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