By Michael Adeyemo
The Oyo State Police Command is set to tackle the proliferation of illicit small arms and light weapons within the State, through a proper review of firearms licensing and regulations in the interest of public safety and general security.
The Police Public Relations Officer, in the State, SP Adewale Osifeso, made this known in an interview with Pensioners FM Correspondent.
According to SP Osifeso, in an attempt at reducing the wave of undue access to firearms in the state, the police command has urged residents in possession of such firearms to submit them to the nearest Police station to them.
The Police Public Relations Officer also noted that the directive also affected all legitimate firearm owners, calling on them to come for documentation and proper review of their licenses.
“While extending the appreciation of the Commissioner of Police for the usual cooperation and support from members of the public, the CP appeals to Parents, guardians, leaders of influence particularly in the trado-religious, educational and Political sphere to report all suspicious firearms related activities to the Police for prompt response and action”.
“In case of emergency, the Command can always be reached through these emergency control room numbers: 0705549513 and 08081768614 with 615 (toll free) for the Oyo State Security Trust Fund”.
