The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has raised alarm over incessant rise in the possession of illegal arms and light weapons in Nigeria. This was disclosed in press statement released by the centre on Friday, signed by the Director, Strategic Communications and Information, Group Captain Pius Okwuego. The NCCSALW explained that illegitimate groups had started parading themselves as the bodies saddled with duties to control and monitor possession of arms in Nigeria.
Nigerian Arms Control Centre, NCCSALW Raises Alarm Over Fake Outfits, Worsening Proliferation Of Light WeaponsThis was disclosed in press statement released by the centre on Friday, signed by the Director, Strategic Communications and Information, Group Captain Pius Okwuego.The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has raised alarm over incessant rise in the possession of illegal arms and light weapons in Nigeria.
The NCCSALW explained that illegitimate groups had started parading themselves as the bodies saddled with duties to control and monitor possession of arms in Nigeria. “Regrettably, it has been observed that unauthorised outfits have sprung up; deceitfully presenting themselves as the focal organisations for the control of illicit small arms and light weapons, creating false impressions of legitimacy and authority. These unauthorised bodies risk exacerbating the security issues they purport to address, adding unnecessarily, to the complex task of SALW control.
“The potential for reputational harm to the NCCSALW is further heightened, given the controversy and public disagreement surrounding these unauthorised outfits. Even though NCCSALW operates legally, the confusion might cast a shadow over its work and thus entrenching trust deficit with stakeholders.
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