Nigeria's Buhari Wants Arrest of All Found With Illegal Weapons

President Muhammadu Buhari in response to recent deadly clashes between herdsmen and farmers and attacks on towns and villages by criminals, has ordered the arrest and prosecution of anyone found in possession of illegal weapons.

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