Delta State Police Command on Sunday called on members of the public who have illegal and prohibited firearms in their possession to render such firearms to any nearby police station, area command, or the state headquarters.
This was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe.
According to the statement it is “part of efforts to tame the proliferation of firearms and in line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun”.
The statement read partly, “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 a firearm.
“CP Wale Abass urges the residents to report all suspicious firearms-related activities to their local police stations. They can 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”.
