A few hours to the end of his reign as Ogun State helsman, embattled Governor Ibikunle Amosun contacted the state’s Commissioner of Police, Bashir Makama, confessing that he had thousands of arms and millions of ammunition in store at a secret armoury in Government House, and that he had decided to hand them over to the police.
At the event, Mr Amosun said he procured the arms and ammunition to check the widespread insecurity in his state of 3,751,140 residents, according to the 2006 census. He said he decided to keep them at the Government House Armoury to ensure they were not allocated indiscriminately by security agencies.
It remains unclear how Mr Amosun obtained the weapons. Authorities are wondering how he imported the weapons, and how he transported them to Government House and stored them for prolonged periods without being detected. A spokesperson for the Office of the NSA, the only government institution responsible for issuing end-user certificates, did not return requests for comments. But PREMIUM TIMES learnt from multiple sources within the agency that Mr Amosun or his state could not have been granted certificates to procure and store arms.
Illegal possession of arms is a criminal offence under several Nigerian statutes, including the Robbery and Firearms Act and the Firearms Act .in prison, including 20 years each for illegal possession of firearms. The Oyo State High Court relied on the Robbery and Firearms Act to convict the trio.Arms proliferation has long been a big driver of election-related bloodshed in Nigeria, with hundreds of deaths reported across the country in the 2019 elections alone.
Aside election violence, arms proliferation has also been linked to the growing spate of kidnapping, banditry and herdsmen violence — claiming tens of thousands of civilian deaths within the last four years alone. But when PREMIUM TIMES sent a set of five questions to Mr Makama, he declined to respond. This was despite his initial promises that he would respond to the enquiries once he received the questions, which were sent to his telephone line and also through the state police spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi.
Even though there were initial claims that the State Security Service’s state director, David Tuksa, was also present when Mr Amosun handed in the weapons, the agency’s spokesperson completely distanced the Service’s officials from the matter.
And the govt is fighting corruption. Issorite.
funmmyman He left Ogun state with huge debt, used the state revenue to procure arms and ammunition. We day watch Baba d oza room to see what happens next.
Still confused what did he intend to do with that arsenal
If he who doesn't have any trait of violence got all these, which I'm sure isn't all he got. How many didn't those one we have no doubt has an Arsenal got in there's? bandit, kidnappers everywhere, that's where those people kill us got there ammunition from.not easy been Nigerian
Is he preparing for war or elections ?
Remember 4 + 4, was the sign back then. Guess this was what it symbolises, or what do you all think?
Nigerians calling for the arrest of Ibikunle Amosun. The only reason why this news broke is because he is not in good terms with some members of the APC. This public disgrace is supposed to be his punishment. He's still their own, so arresting him is very unlikely
FOR STATE POLICE RECRUITMENT PLAN OR WHAT ? SOLDIERS ARE SUFFERING IN SAMBISA. 4,000,000 DIVIDED BY 1000 RIFFLES MEANS A RIFFLE WILL HAVE 4,000 BULLETS
MBuhari NGRPresident ProfOsinbajo OfficialAPCNg We are in mess! Is this the purpose of security vote? Who would he have used such volume of ammunitions against? Electorate? Time to redesign our security architecture is NOW
This simply explains why we never heard about the culprits of the armed smuggling in Apapa. Obviously, some APC leaders were involved. Nigeria is a big Joke.
Oyeleke4 I'm afraid Amosun has fallen out of favour with APC leaders & if Buhari turns his back now, I'm afraid Amuson will be jail bound. In power, you can break the law & do practically anything but once power leaves you, you may end up paying for your sins. Men, beware of power!
TheDailyShow
The government of the day will not move. This is totally against the law for an individual to have such arms. I want to hear inthe coming days that he has been arrested.
The immunity still covers such
Surrender ke? To who? It'll end up in the hands of fulani herdsmen 🙆♂️
Na wow!😲
Imagine unleashing that armoury on Ogun state it will leave 4 million people dead with 48 hours. What is wrong with us? I think Nigeria should be outsourced to Canada or Switzerland to govern. Most of Politicians are satanic.
It is symptomatic of our do or die realpolitik, but again, we should be careful not to quickly adduce a commission of crime without Amosun's rebuttal.
At the end of the day........Dem go sweep the whole thing under the carpet.....
Is he a gun runner?
Hahaha!!!!! Do you know what am thinking?
State fund using to buy weapon to rigged and rob the state dry
See what APC has turned my country into. A den of vicious rogues and killers. Meanwhile ordinary hunting gun, they will be hunting me down 😤
This is the man who is coming to make laws for us when he cannot respect the laws. Away with him!
Nina politicians
SMH
Can u prove this in court?🙄
1K guns, and 4K bullets? So it's 4bullets per gun? Lol , Owk
Where's our justice department... Chilling in the machine!!!
How did he even smuggle this 'army barracks' into his domain,without been intercepted?
Wonderful.
And he call himself human? I tempt to call him beast but he is a father to some people. May God come to our rescue.
Ok! Now,what made him surrender those? Was he arrested? Was his house raided? Was he under compulsion?
NGR_Facts A battalion and a Company of Nigerian Army Amoury, that's what a Governor was keeping. God of Nigeria, whats happening?
This should trend until he is investigated.
Dapo Abiodun? Do you see how God fought your battle without lifting a finger or having a single slingshot? God is gracious!
Asalaaaaaaaaamolekun! Heeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhh?
PMB, do you see why kidnap, terrorism etc can never end in Nigeria? Your main man is a gun runner.🤣🤣🤣🤣, I am very sure they are others.🚶🏿♀️🚶🏿♀️🚶🏿♀️
The headline is even wrong. It is 1000 ak47 riffles and 4,000,000 rounds of ammunition
At the end, he will just walk away freely.
Let us get the gist in clear terms. Does it mean the state government acquired them for election purposes?
Is the government aware or just mere speculations?
Cc EiBeeDee ChinenyeObodo
1000 AK 47 + 1000 bullet proof vests. This man may have 1000 trained machineries somewhere. I'm scared for Nigeria
🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️🙆♂️
Blame no one for insecurities happen within ur environment than all this so call politician,I saw AK-47 for the first time in my life during this guy campaign in 2008,does this life meant for war?. hundreds of this gun is out there that can't be trace or recover.same on U Amosun
One of their flag-bearers...
And He will sit at NASS comfortable after resumption...Sad for Nigeria
...politicians are responsible for the state of insecurity in this country. I am sure he has more hidden in unknown places. Why was he not arrested?
Only if the name was “Fayose” Hell would have been let lose.
Look at that, Nigeria is blessed！
Hence Boko Haram, herdmen etc...
Is he a gun dealer I don't understand
It is an indication that he spent his security votes well. No wonder, we have a peaceful state during his tenure.
WHAT 🙄🙄🙄 did I just read🤔
Now you know how bandits and criminal Herdsmen get their ak47. Rotten politicians
This is the aftermath when ragamuffins are voted into power.Our political structure scares credible persons with high moral standards from vying 4 elective positions
God is visiting the camp of OfficialAPCNg. Me: just 😄💃💃💃💃
Can u imagine?
Am just passing 👋
Was he intending on going to eat with his own people?
This one has already started State Police
To every security agencies in this country ,I say shame and woe unto u. Shame on this present administration under MBuhari . SMH.
Let's see how the Integrity leader will treat this case
Can you imagine the Emperor intented to declare war in Ogun. This must not be swept under carpet
Amosun as a civilian bought and stored thousands of ammunition, then a wondering how Boko Haram and ND militants are getting theirs. Shithole
FeralJack_ I don't understand. Is this supposed to read 'before the war'? What kind of election would even the army need that much arms and ammunition for?
I do believe he's a hausa/fulani
$%&?
Exactly why d north always reserves top positions in d N/Customs for themselves.Their pepl are placed at strategic positions to guarantee them unchecked importation of weapons while denying others same.I don't like Amosun,but he would've turned those guns to d OPC for future use.
'Acquired before the election'....was he going to war? Nigerian politicians are mostly murderers.
Through amnesty ba, see as they made it sound like a crime
One sided reportage. Until I read the other side of the story
He is conscious, he doesn't want what happened to saraki to happened to him
Who knows. The man wanted to start state police
God you see this people
He is among the problem we are facing in this country
That can not be all. He should bring more please
TunjiLardner This guy is just another slacker - hoping to trigger the Peter Odili-Convention and spark of the yoruba version of MEND
Gun runner 😂
Wait let me look at that figure again, you said 1,000 and 4,million what....and he is still walking free now..?
Wow, and Dasuki that has just 2 gun in his house is bin detain indefinitely. There is no reason not to arrest this Ibikun now and have him prosecuted.
Abeg live him alone, who knows, the quantities of weapons in the government houses in the north and in the hand of the Fulani herdsmen.
Ahhhhhhhh Amosun so you are a killer?
No wonder they had the courage to stone the president. Since they have their own “military”
Derek74399105 You can imagine... I bet they are giving him pardon even without immunity now o... why the country will never move forward... prefrencial treatment for the rich and powerful... is wife to the president of Israel that was sentenced to jail o... country where rules work for all.
Can we just employ Amosun to help us fight Boko, Bandits and kidnappers. 1000 what?! 😲🙆♂️
People pretend as if they don’t know how he got it, they are other too who have same ,just fold your hand and watch
Shame on u Mr criminal with obsession
If this accusation is found to be true, SIA should be arrested immediately. This kind of blood sucking homo sapien must be eliminated from our political circle.
And he's not in police custody?
Very heartless people to become a leader in NIGERIA means you most be a murderer APC and devilish hearts are like MTN wherever you gooooo
Oboi was bought to kill opposition just in the name election wow wow
ikembawills
If this is true, 'Sinator' IbikunleAmosun should be investigated. In a sane environment, this won't be allowed to go without asking some fundamentalquestions. If he did so voluntarily, I suspect it could be an attempt to beat Whistleblowers who are trying to expose him.
Was he recruiting on behalf of the Nigerian army?
And we want state police? Hmmm!
olatunji_sobayo
Is he a gun runner as well
Such a thing is an hallmark of a Banana Republic. You acquired such amount of ammunition just to prosecute election yet your state is unsafe from kidnappers and ritualists.
Atrocities at the corridor of power. How on earth did he get it in to the country? Porous port system.
Blood of Habakkuk
What is the meaning of this how did he get the guns into the country NGPoliceForce NGRPresident MBuhari
Nothing to tell this oloriburuku man now
Incredible
And that is just one man. The rest are yet to surrender theirs. But did he see the elections as war?
Where does dis man get dis ammunitions.😂when battalion of Nigerian are in need of ammunitions to fight the terrorist. Omo na Wa poo, we not save in dis country poo.
I think the security agency in Nigeria should make extensive search of all government houses in Nigeria to make sure there are no more armoury hidden by state government. Only God knows the purpose of keeping them under their watch.
There's still more
Was he planning a war?
Hasn't his immunity ended..? God help us..this matter may be in court for the next 20yrs..no 30 yrs..
What?!!!!!!
Little wonder he literally played God whl his reign lasted,with 1000 Ak47 rifles,4ml bullets,thousands of bullet proof vests,&an Armoured Personnel carrier APC wit all ds in armoury who wouldn't get balooned with arrogance
How did the weapons passed our borders without the security Borders knowledge? This is a serious security issue that should be looked into if we are serious about security. Was he planning for a war? Who is the Enemy for these weapons? Are they Aliens or the same Ogun People
At least, he brought them out in good faith. I'm wanting for other ex like him to do the same. For the interest of peace and security in Nigeria.
Do or Die Affair
👀
To fight tinubu and osoba
tolulopeab Can you imagine! The Chief Security Officer of a State, how many of them are in the wrong hands already!
CACCOT1 Intergrity56 Come n see something sirs!
Other Governors gave theirs to the Herdsmen
Wow!!! How did this enter this country without the knowledge of intelligence agencies I can't believe it
SIAmosun must be brought to book if the veracity could be established
1000 AK.. Kai and he's walking freely. Shame on this country
With this amount of ammunition Amosun could easily set up a battalion. Scary! Anyway since He is close to Bubu I expect damage control from the presidency next few days claiming NSA knew about it and gave him clearance No be naija
hajeygunma Nnamdi Kanu wants war
This are the people causing insecurity problem in Nigeria
Who are those he gave them to and for what purpose. To hunt wild animals in the thick forest? This are questions begging for answers. Can ex governor fayose willingly surrender 1000riffles, 4000bullets and the situation is this calm? Dss won't hunt him down
hajeygunma Meanwhile all the customs and rest of boys scout security forces were on Eastern routes harassing passengers with half bags of rice and okrika clothes
Is he leading the FIGHT against BOKO HARAM?
Oh wow
Are we preparing for WW II?
Isn't these enough to start an insurrection?...we ought to be afraid.....imagine a SE governor doing this?
TopRadio909 1000 AK-47 , 4000 bullets ? Meaning 4bullets for each AK-47 .... What was the purpose of the AK-47 in the first place ?
Like seriously? And he is presently in the Senate, also a friend n party man to PMB n APC. Just imagine an opposition member surrendering such arms? Hmmm... Like Chinu Achebe said ' THERE WAS A COUNTRY '
Part of dasuki charges by FG is finding arms not up to 7 in his house this was a formal national security adviser. But amosun had 1000 ak 47 and 5000 round in his possession and his walking free .
By d time Nigeria politicians will finish d country both zombies and wailers will definitely regain their senses but it may b too late
Do or die politics! If with all these Tinubu's candidate still won then, imagine what Tinubu's camp bradished to over run his camp!
And goes Scott free
Amosun is a top confidant of Mr.President Show me how your friends & I'll tell you who you are.
codshalom77 Wow. Had to read it to believe it. Nigeria needs cleansing.
dondekojo bunmifasae
So it might be true then what my b-i-l told me that during the 1st campaign that brought the man in as Gov., there was a day campaign lasted into night, and there was a 'commotion' nearby, and the man himself brought out his gun to join his boys ready for a shootout
Osanobua! 1000 AK47 Riffles, and nothing has been done to this self confess sponsor?
He surrendered it and he has not being detained indefinitely but if it is PDP now all the APC FOOTKISSERS will start ranting. I dont belong to any side of the divide just a little sad that d predetermined Nigerians slavery has no expiry date
News of the year so far. The Nigeria customs, ONSA, we need answers pls
This guy must be probe'
What da hell! Can you imagine that and he is walking free what a country
And he was not arrested? ThisIsNigeria a place where politicians sponsor killers, terrorized their citizens with untimely death,horror & get a standing ovation for it but when a hungry citizen steals bread,they get arrested paraded & their face featured in all national newspaper
Imagine. So sad
Jesu
Corruption will kill Nigeria.
God will surely expose all evil doers.
At a cost of 700k per AK47 1000 would be N700m. So, this man spent so much to acquire arms for poli-tricks? China Achebe was right when he said the trouble with Nigeria is leadership.This is how the heartless politicians arm & destroy the youths. So, why won't there be militancy?
So how did these arms and ammunitions get into the country, last time I checked we don’t manufacture these in Nigeria
He who keeps weapons should watch out so that he does not end up being the prime target of his own actions
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