…As NCCSALW destroys 17,000 decommissioned weapons, 20,000 ammunition
By Davies Iheamnachor
PORT HARCOURT — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged member states to remain vigilant against the diversion of lawfully acquired weapons and ammunition for illicit purposes.
The Acting Head, Small Arms Division, ECOWAS, Mr Abayomi Adeomi, gave the warning during a five-day training on physical security, stockpile management and property management for national security in Nigeria, held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The training, organised by the ECOWAS Small Arms Division in collaboration with the Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies, brought together personnel from the Nigerian Army, Police, Air Force, Navy and other paramilitary agencies.
