Stop Misuse Of Firearms, Osun Police Cautions Residents, Hunters

The Osun State Police Command has warned residents of the state, especially hunters, against the misuse of firearms during hunting expeditions.

According to the police, the warning was a sequel to a series of reports of accidental discharge which has led to the death of many people, while several others have also been injured in many of such circumstances.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Osun Command, Mrs. Yemisi Opalola, in a statement on Wednesday, admonished the hunters to avoid putting loaded guns in their homes, as children or any other person could be tempted to play with them.

Opalola said: “The Osun State Police Command is constrained to caution/sensitise members of the public, especially hunters, on the use of guns for hunting.

“The command is confronted with incessant cases of accidental discharge or misfiring of guns, which on several occasions have led to the death of human beings.

“The police command is using this medium to caution hunters on the need to abide by the rule(s) of a hunting expedition. Therefore, the command advises hunters to avoid putting loaded guns(s) in their homes, as children or any other person could be tempted to play with them or test their level of inquisitiveness.

“Also, they should desist from loading their gun(s) in inhabited areas, to reduce the hazards of accidental discharge which is very dangerous to human lives. The command further warned that such unwholesome act of negligence will not be treated with levity.”