In a tense Senate hearing, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun confronts lawmakers over the alarming disappearance of 3,907 police assault rifles, a figure revealed in a 2019 audit that underscores significant security lapses. During the session, Egbetokun expressed regret for not attending earlier hearings on the issue, while delegates struggled to account for the missing firearms, stating that only 15 could be explained, with many unaccounted for since 1998.
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Peter Nwaebonyi, emphasizes accountability and transparency, rejecting calls for a closed session and demanding an open discussion on the critical issue. With the committee scheduled to reconvene next week to further address the situation, the pressure remains high on the police force to restore public trust and clarify the whereabouts of these weapons, which have significant implications for national security.
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