As Nigerian troops continue to battle heavily armed terrorist groups across the country, concerns are mounting over the disappearance of a staggering cache of weapons reportedly under the watch of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.
According to reports, as many as 178,457 firearms, including 88,078 AK-47 rifles and 3,900 assorted rifles, are allegedly unaccounted for, raising serious questions about accountability, security oversight and the potential implications for national safety.
The revelation comes at a time when frontline security personnel are facing relentless attacks from insurgents and bandits, with repeated concerns over inadequate ammunition and equipment. Critics argue that the disappearance of such a vast number of weapons underscores deep-rooted challenges within Nigeria’s security architecture and demands urgent investigation.
The development has intensified calls for transparency, accountability and immediate action to determine the whereabouts of the missing firearms and prevent them from falling into the hands of criminal and terrorist groups.
