Tinubu appoints new coordinator for National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (rtd) as the new Coordinator of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons.

The appointment falls under the auspices of the Office of the National Security Adviser.

Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), made the announcement through a press release.

DIG Kokumo (rtd) is a highly distinguished law enforcement professional with over 30 years of experience in crime prevention, management, analysis, and control.

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He served as the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigations Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja, from 2022 to 2023.

President Tinubu expressed confidence that DIG Kokumo (rtd) will utilize his extensive experience and expertise to reinvigorate the Centre and develop innovative strategies to address the proliferation of small arms and light weapons effectively.

Ngelale said the President expects the new Coordinator to deploy his immense experience and expertise to revamp the Centre and evolve new strategies to bring lasting solutions to the menace of arms proliferation, which is a significant driver of insecurity in the country.