Caxito — At least 119 firearms of assorted calibres unlawfully in the hands of civilians in northern Bengo province were freely surrendered to the National Police from January 1 to April 22 this year, Angop learned.

The information was released by the Provincial Command of the National Police director for Public Order, Marcos Domingos.

According to the officer, 4,294 firearms have so far been surrendered in Bengo province since the nationwide operation started in April 2008.

He said that of the warfare that include 1,450 firearms, 776 loaders 3,000 ammunitions and 888 explosive devices have been destroyed by the Hallo-Trust.