NCCSALW Strengthens Partnership With TRADOC Nigerian Army To Tackle Arms Proliferation In North Central Zone

NCCSALW Strengthens Partnership With TRADOC Nigerian Army To Tackle Arms Proliferation In North Central Zone

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), North Centre Zone Minna, Niger State, on Thursday, 24 July 2025, paid a courtesy visit to the Commander, Training and Doctrine Command Nigerian Army (TRADOC NA), Major General Kevin Aligbe, to solicit support of the Nigerian Army in tackling the menace of illicit arms proliferation in the country. The event took place at the Headquarters TRADOC NA complex in Minna Military Cantonment, Niger State.

The visit, led by the Zonal Director, Mr Abdul Adamu Eneche, accompanied by his management team was aimed at strengthening interagency cooperation to tackle arms proliferation and insecurity in North Central Zone and the country at large.

Mr.Eneche emphasised the NCCSALW’s capacity to curb the flow of illicit arms and strengthen Nigeria’s security framework through stringent control measures, strategic partnerships, and comprehensive policies. “We require the support of the Army, particularly in addressing the activities of certain illegal groups falsely claiming to combat the proliferation of illicit arms,” stated the Zonal Director. He affirmed the Centre’s dedication to enhancing its capabilities and adopting innovative strategies to achieve its objectives, including detecting the movement of illicit weapons.

The Zonal Director also expressed gratitude to the Commander TRADOC NA for providing storage facilities for recovered illicit arms, while requesting additional personnel to enhance their operational effectiveness.

In his remarks, , the Commander TRADOC NA commended the NCCSALW for its efforts in combating the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Maj Gen Aligbe further assured the NCCSALW that the Nigerian Army is committed to partnering and supporting their efforts towards achieving the objective of ridding the nation of illicit arms.

While congratulating the new Director of NCCSALW North Central Zone, he also assured them of his support and provision of the available resources for NCCSALW’s effective functioning.

Highlight of the visit were presentation of souvenirs, signing of Visitor’s Book as well as group photograph.