IGP WARNS MEMBERS OF THE IPOB AGAINST UNAUTHORISED
BEARING OF FIREARMS
· …Dare security agencies and face the consequences
The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a
publication credited to the Indigenous People of Biafra ‘to carry guns
in self defence’, and the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, fdc, NPM, has sternly warned members of the IPOB to reconsider their stand or face the wrath of the extant laws on bearing of firearms.
The IGP warns that anybody who dares security agencies in the
discharge of their constitutional responsibilities, and make life
difficult for law abiding citizens, will face dare consequences of their
actions. He cautions the IPOB members to follow appropriate avenues in
ventilating their grievances as anybody who steps out of bounds will be
decisively dealt with.
Members of the group should therefore note that it is an offence
punishable under the criminal Law of the Federation of Nigeria for a
person to have in his possession or under his control any prohibited
firearms without licence or permit. The IPOB are advised to be guided in
respect of the above as the Police Force is poised to uphold the
existing restriction over the use of firearms.
Meanwhile, all Zonal AIGs and State Commands CPs have been directed
to strictly enforce the laws against the use of illegal firearms across
the length and breadth of the country.
The Inspector-General of Police has assured that the Nigeria Police
Force, complemented by other security agencies in the country, will
tirelessly and assiduously work towards eliminating any threat to
internal security and social disorder. He has reassured Nigerians of his
commitment to their safety and security.
ACP OLABISI KOLAWOLE
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
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