By Rasheedah Makinde
Oyo State Police Command has reiterated its determination to tackle the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons within the State.
The command gave the assurance in a statement signed in Ibadan by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Adewale Osifeso.
According to the statement, the proliferation will be through a proper review of firearms licensing and regulations in the interest of public Safety and general security.
The statement calls on individuals in the state in possession of such firearms to submit such to the Police at any of its nearest Stations or formations at no cost.
It also urges legitimate owners of firearms to 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.
The statement equally appeals to Parents, guardians and leaders, particularly in the trado-religious, educational and Political sphere 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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