The National Security Adviser, MALAM NUHU RIBADU has lamented that a large number of illicit arms used to commit crimes in the country, originally belonged to the government.

According to RIBADU, security agents are stealing and selling arms and ammunition from their formation to criminal elements.

He was speaking during the Arms Destruction Exercise organised by the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms And Light Weapons in Abuja.

The NSA explained that the weapons ended up in the hands of non-state actors due to corrupt elements within the security agencies.

MALLAM NUHU RIBADU assured that the government would do everything possible to ensure that the country is safe, secured and protected.