Commissioner of police in Anambra state, ADEREMI ADEOYE, has identified Onitsha main market as one of the outlets where dealers of firearms and ammunition allegedly operate within the southeast zone and warned residents of the state in possession of any prohibited firearms to surrender the weapon or risk jail terms if caught.
The CP who made the disclosure while briefing journalist on achievements of the command within three months of his posting to the state, said the Command would not spare anyone found with prohibited arms, regardless of his status or sponsor.
The CP however noted that a period of amnesty has been declared by IGP for those in possession of prohibited firearms to willingly surrender them to the police. Anyone complying with this order has nothing to fear as there won’t be arrest or prosecution for such submission of the weapons.
