From porous borders to hidden workshops, illegal weapons are slipping through but authorities say the era of “missing guns” is about to end.
Nigeria is tightening the screws on illicit arms — and this time, it’s bringing stronger storage and global backup to the fight.
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has teamed up with Mines Advisory Group and other partners to curb the spread of illegal weapons and secure official armouries.
At a handover event in Abuja, DG Johnson Kokumo revealed that porous borders and local gun production remain major pipelines feeding the country’s arms problem. The plan? Clamp down from both ends — stop illegal inflow and tighten control at home.
One big move: a newly donated containerised armoury, now handed to the Nigeria Police Force in Plateau State. Think of it as a high-security vault designed to keep weapons accounted for — and out of the wrong hands.
Kokumo made it clear: better storage equals fewer leaks. With proper documentation, trained armourers, and routine audits, the goal is simple — no more “disappearing” weapons from government stockpiles.
On the international side, MAG’s regional boss Nicole Ntagabo says this isn’t just another donation — it’s a practical tool to boost real-time security and accountability. In fact, MAG has already deployed over 30 similar armouries across Nigeria.
Bottom line: this partnership is about plugging the gaps — from borders to barracks — and making sure every weapon is tracked, secured, and accounted for.
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