𝐍𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐎𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐒 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐄𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐂𝐒𝐀 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

As part of ongoing efforts to prevent illicit firearms from re-entering society, the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has handed 141 seized firearms and 1864 cartridges to the Commission for destruction.

The handover took place during the official assumption of office by Colonel K.S. Appiah as the new Director of Operations of NAIMOS, succeeding Colonel Dominic Buah. The ceremony was attended by the Hon. Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening national security and responsible arms management.

A technical delegation led by the Deputy Executive Secretary, Mr. Mohammed Gali Salam, received the firearms on behalf of the Commission.

The firearms and ammunition handed over included:
* 121 Pump-Action Guns
* 12 Single-Barrel Shotguns
* 1 Double-Barrel Shotgun
* 2 Local Pistols
* 5 Military Pattern Pistols
* 7 Cal 9mm Ammunition
* 1864 Cartridges

These seized firearms are scheduled for marking and destruction in line with established national procedures, which forms part of NACSA's mandate to support the removal of illicit and unserviceable firearms from circulation.

This exercise highlights the importance of collaboration among state institutions in combating illicit arms proliferation and safeguarding public safety while demonstrating Ghana's continued commitment to effective firearms control and accountable arms management.

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