Nigerian Presidential Small Arms Committee Head Expresses ConcernThe leader of Nigeria’s Presidential Committee on Small Arms, Major-General (Rtd.) Olunaseun Olayinka Oshinowo, at the head of a 5-man visiting delegation, has expressed grave concern about the missing whereabouts of the very large inventory of sophisticated arms and ammunition maintained by deposed Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.” Where are the arms from Libya?” he asked. He observed that his country’s drive to establish a fully-fledged Small Arms Commission is informed by the realization of the dangers posed to Nigeria’s and sub-regional security by the proliferation of Small Arms. In conclusion, the General expressed thanks and appreciation to the Chairman, Commissioners and staff of the Liberia National Small Arms Commission for the very warm reception received and for the opportunity to benefit from its experience which he noted would serve as a guide in their efforts to establish a fully-fledged and effective Nigerian Small Arms Commission. The delegation which departed the country over the weekend had come to Liberia on a 3-day experiential learning visit with the Liberia National Small Arms Commission(LiNCSA).

Source: Daily Observer March 05, 2018 02:26 UTC