Aaior K. Comfort
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has disclosed that a significant portion of the illicit weapons circulating in Nigeria originally belonged to the federal government. Speaking during an arms destruction exercise organized by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Abuja, Ribadu highlighted the alarming issue of corruption within security agencies.
He stated that these weapons have found their way into the hands of non-state actors, attributing this troubling trend to corrupt individuals within the security apparatus. Ribadu condemned the actions of security personnel who facilitate the transfer of arms to terrorists, bandits, and other illegal groups, calling for accountability and stricter measures to combat such misconduct.
“The government is committed to securing the country and preventing these breaches in the future,” Ribadu assured the public, emphasizing the need for integrity and vigilance within the security forces.
As the event unfolded, attendees were reminded of the pressing need to address the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in Nigeria, with more details on the arms destruction exercise expected to follow. The NSA’s remarks underline the critical challenges faced by the nation in the fight against insecurity and the importance of reforming security agencies to restore public trust.
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