The National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has solicited collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to curb the proliferation of arms and weapons in Anambra.
Maj.-Gen. Okechukwu Ugo (rtd), South East Zonal Coordinator of the centre, made the call when he visited Mr Olatunde Maku, Commandant, NSCDC, Anambra Command, on Wednesday in Awka.
Ugo said there was the need for a harmonious working relationship and the support of NSCDC to enable the centre achieve its set objectives.
“We are here to seek possible ways to collaborate with the NSCDC in mitigating the troublesome menace of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country.
“When operations are conducted, it is the duty of the centre to mop up arms recovered and render them inoperable.
“Part of our mission is to initiate an interaction to see how best the NSCDC can collaborate with us to sustain the tempo in mopping up light arms and other weapons in circulation.
“This will promote peaceful coexistence among the people in the country,” he said.
Responding, Maku, the NSCDC Commandant said the corps would support the centre in controlling small arms and light weapons.
He commended the centre for its efforts in tracking, monitoring and controlling illicit arms, acknowledging its positive impact.
“It is part of the NSCDC’s assignment to prevent and control the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
“The proliferation of light weapons among non-state actors calls for concern, as it is a key factor in the surge of violent crimes in the society.
“The NSCDC will continue to collaborate with the centre to eliminate illicit weapons, to ensure safety and security of citizens and their property,” he said.
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