The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi has alleged that small and light weapons are being brought into Nigeria on the pretence of trading in cows, camels and donkeys in some market in the northern border towns.

The former customs officer while speaking with Journalists disclosed that over 10,000 soldiers at the war front have deserted the war with lots of AK47s, automatic pistols and the likes which they sold to willing buyers before settling down into businesses for survival.

Senator Fadahunsi, however, sought strict border control that would not only police movement of rice but also ensure that Nigerians are safe and foreigners are properly documented.

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“You don’t just close the borders because of the smuggling of rice, the federal government must also ensure that the porous northern borders are properly managed to curb the influx of small and light weapons brought on the pretence of trading in cows, camels and donkeys in some market in the northern border towns.

“Besides, security operatives must take cognisance of soldiers that deserted the war front with lots of weapons, at least about 10,000 men have run away selling off their weapons to raise money for other businesses to make ends meet.

“The FG must find a means of mopping up those weapons for peace to reign in the country”, Fadahunsi added.

Vanguard News Nigeria.