FG destroys over 2,800 illicit weapons, total hits 19,000

The Nigerian Federal Government has destroyed over 2,800 illicit weapons, bringing the total to 19,000, in efforts to curb insecurity fueled by illegal arm

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July 31, 2026 · 00:15 · 5 min read

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The Nigerian Federal Government has destroyed over 2,800 illicit weapons, bringing the total to 19,000, in efforts to curb insecurity fueled by illegal arm

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FG destroys over 2,800 illicit weapons, total hits 19,000