Oyo State Police Command has called on residents to submit illegally possessed firearms in their custody to the nearest station or incur the wrath of law
The Oyo state Commissioner of Police, Adebola Hamzat in a statement said this became imperative in a bid to reduce the crime rate to the barest minimum.
He added that the development is in alignment with the directive of the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi to all the state commands.
The statement read “Police have expressed concern over the The Oyo State Police Command under the leadership of CP Adebola Hamzat wishes to inform the general public particularly residents of Oyo State, that in alignment with the directives of the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Egbetokun towards reducing crime to its barest minimum, the Command has perfected plans to consciously tackle the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons within the State through a proper review of firearms licensing and regulations in the interest of public safety and general security.
“Sequel to the above, in a deliberate attempt at reducing the wave of undue access to Firearms under categories of “Prohibited and Personal” as so described under the first schedule of the Firearms Act, Chapter F.28 LFN 2004, the general public particularly residents of Oyo State in possession of such Firearms are hereby warned to submit such to the Police at any of its nearest Stations/formations at no cost.
“This directive also affects all legitimate owners who must submit same for documentation and proper review of the license at their disposal, as there would be an immediate commencement of clampdown on the illegal possessors of Firearms Nationwide.
“While extending the appreciation of the Commissioner of Police for the usual cooperation and support from members of the public, the CP appeals to Parents, guardians, and leaders of influence particularly in the trade-religious, educational and Political spheres to report all suspicious firearms-related activities to the Police for prompt response and action.
“In case of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 0705549513 and 08081768614 with 615 (toll-free) for the Oyo State Security Trust Fund”
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