But deeper scrutiny exposes the regime’s tactless approach and the helplessness of security forces in curbing arms smuggling into Nigeria. He added that in the second request, Buhari urged the Senate to consider the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Bill 2021, to curb the security challenges in the country. Earlier in the year, the President approved the establishment of a national centre for the control of small arms and light weapons. The supply of illegal arms in the country is disquieting. The market for illegal arms thrives in West Africa as the sub-region cannot produce weapons.

Source: Punch September 21, 2021 23:54 UTC