As part of its effort to combat the proliferation of illicit small arms and the rising trend of vigilantism, the National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons collaborated with the National Commission for Civic Education to successfully conduct series of sensitization programmes in some major tertiary institutions, namely the Pantang Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Methodist University, IPMC and the Christian Heritage University.
The Commission engaged students, faculty, and key stakeholders in interactive sessions emphasizing the dangers of illegal arms possession and the legal consequences of vigilante activities. The campaigns attracted over 500 participants, all of whom benefitted from expert presentations, multimedia case studies, and scenario-based demonstrations.
At the Pantang Nursing and Midwifery Training College, the engagement focused was on how healthcare professionals can become advocates for peace and identify signs of weapon-related injuries and trauma. At the Methodist University, the Commission delved into the community-level impact of vigilante groups and the role of youth in fostering a culture of peace. IPMC’s session featured role-play simulations where students explored lawful responses to community conflicts and security threats.
The Commission reiterated its commitment to sustained public education and called for greater stakeholder collaboration to ensure safer campuses and communities. In like fashion, the students and administrators expressed enthusiasm for continued engagements and pledged to serve as ambassadors of peace in their respective institutions. NACSA urges all citizens to remain vigilant and report any instances of illegal arms possession or misuse to National Security on 999, the Ghana Police Service on 18555, or the Small Arms Commission on phone or via WhatsApp on +233 (0) 59 907 0944.
