NAIMOS hands over 141 seized firearms 1,864 cartridges for destruction

The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has handed over 141 seized firearms and 1,864 cartridges of ammunition to the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons for destruction as part of efforts to prevent illicit weapons from finding their way back into circulation.

The handover, announced by the Commission in a Facebook post on Thursday, June 11, 2026, forms part of ongoing measures to strengthen arms control and enhance public safety.

The seized weapons comprise 121 pump-action guns, 12 single-barrel shotguns, one double-barrel shotgun, two locally manufactured pistols, five military-pattern pistols, seven rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 1,864 cartridges.

Speaking at the handover ceremony, Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak reaffirmed the government's commitment to national security and responsible weapons management.

“We remain committed to ensuring that illicit weapons are removed from circulation and managed in a manner that safeguards public safety and national security,” he said.

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A technical delegation led by the Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Mohammed Gali Salam, received the firearms and ammunition on behalf of the Commission.

According to the Commission, all the weapons will be marked and destroyed in line with established national procedures and its mandate to remove illicit and unserviceable firearms from circulation.

“The firearms and ammunition received will be marked and destroyed in accordance with established national procedures to ensure they do not find their way back into circulation,” the Commission stated.

The Commission further noted that the exercise reflects growing collaboration among security and regulatory agencies in the fight against the proliferation of illegal arms.

“This handover demonstrates the strong cooperation among state institutions in tackling the spread of illicit weapons and protecting communities across the country,” the Commission added.

The exercise forms part of broader efforts by state agencies to strengthen arms control measures and enhance public safety nationwide.

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