Interior Ministry gives six-week ultimatum to surrender unregistered guns
The Ministry of the Interior has announced a six-week ultimatum for individuals possessing unregistered firearms, directing them to voluntarily surrender such weapons or face strict sanctions.
The nationwide disarmament exercise, part of a broader campaign to tackle gun violence, will run from December 1, 2025, to January 15, 2026. It is aimed at reducing the circulation of illicit weapons and addressing the rise in gun-related incidents across the country.
Under the initiative, citizens can hand over unregistered or illegally held firearms without fear of arrest or prosecution during the amnesty window.
Launching the Gun Amnesty Initiative, Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, cautioned that anyone found in possession of illicit weapons after the deadline will face severe penalties. He explained that the programme is crucial to building safer communities and strengthening national security.
The Minister also announced a temporary ban on the use of firearms during traditional festivities within the amnesty period. The measure is intended to curb celebratory gunfire, prevent injuries, and save lives.
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