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The federal government says the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the Lake Chad Basin has become a "major security concern".

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has said  Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) are slowly becoming instruments of mass destruction as their accumulation has caused tremendous harm to communities and individuals, especially women and children.

The Federal Government has said Small Arms are gradually becoming weapons of mass destruction as they spread havoc on communities. Boss Mustapha, the

The additional support includes the deployment of personnel, operational vehicles, non-lethal weapons, personal protective equipment (body armour), and anti-riot equipment among others.

The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has revealed that the force has recovered 182 sophisticated arms and 430 ammunition of various calibres

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said they have recovered 430 ammunition of various calibres and 182 illicit arms across the country within...

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, has disclosed that its operatives have recovered over 10,000 small and light

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Voters in Nigeria will choose new government leaders in a few days. Many Nigerians are concerned about which candidates offer new ways to tackle the West African country's state of insecurity.

Voters in Nigeria will choose new government leaders in a few days. Many Nigerians are concerned about which candidates offer new ways of handling the West African country's state of insecurity.