By Rotimi Ojomoyela

Ado-Ekiti—The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has condemned the spread of illegal small arms and light weapons in the nation.

Ben Sola Akinlade, South-West Zonal Coordinator of the Centre, stated at a press briefing in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday that the Centre has observed an increase in the activities of unauthorised organizations that have assumed control of illicit arms.

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He stated that the NCCSALW is the only recognized government organization with the authority to eliminate such munitions and armaments from the country.

While warning Nigerians to be wary of these illegal organizations that are defrauding naive youths, he warned that any violation of the Centre's responsibilities will result in legal action.

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“Recent observations indicate that some unscrupulous and unauthorized organizations have emerged, falsely presenting themselves as the focal organisations for the control of illicit small arms and light weapons, thereby creating false impressions of the National Centre's legitimacy and authority."They have resorted to collecting fees from individuals seeking employment. All stakeholders and collaborators in the war on weapons are hereby reminded of the magnitude of the Centre's

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mandate and the need to operate within the law."It is imperative to note that any violation of the Centre's duties will result in legal repercussions, as the Centre is the only government-sanctioned authority tasked with preventing the proliferation of illegal small arms and light weapons in Nigeria.The public is therefore cautioned to be wary of these illicit organizations, which are already defrauding naive adolescents by requesting payment in exchange for a job offer."