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UK Govt donates counter-IED equipment to Nigerian military

The UK Government on Friday donated advanced counter-Improvised Explosives Devices (IEDs) to Operation Hadin Kai Theatre (OPHK) Command Joint Task Force in Maiduguri. The News Agency of

Proliferation of small arms fueling violent crimes in Nigeria, says NCCSALW

Defence News Ng4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

Retired DIG Johnson Kokumo, the Director- General (D-G) of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), has said that

Army neutralises high-profile terrorists, recovers arms

Defence News Ng2 months ago2 months ago0

The Nigerian Army says its troops have dealt a significant blow to terrorists, neutralising several high-profile fighters and recovering a cache of lethal weapons, including

Tinubu has signed bill for establishment of centre for arms control – NSA

Defence News Ng2 months ago2 months ago0

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said that President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Bill for the establishment of the National Centre

UK Defence Secretary defends suspension of arms exports to Israel

Defence News Ng3 months ago3 months ago0

UK Defence Secretary, John Healey, stated that Israel’s security would not be weakened by the suspension of some arms exports, amidst a backlash from Tel

Arms control: Centre to partner with NSCDC

Defence News Ng3 months ago3 months ago0

The National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), has called for partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)

NCS, U.S. collaborate on AI for arms control

Defence News Ng4 months ago4 months ago0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is collaborating with the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to check the proliferation

NDA seeks FG’s support to boost production of arms, ammunition in DICON

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, has called on the Federal Government to support the local production of arms and ammunition in

Drop your arms, embrace dialogue – COAS advises agitators, others

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advised Nigerians bearing arms against the country to drop their arms, seek dialogue and other

Centre seeks database of illegal arms recovery from police

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The National Coordinator, National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Johnson Kokumo, has urged the Nigeria Police to avail the centre