Johannesburg – Royal Eswatini Police Service National Commissioner, Manoma Vusie Masango, says the 10-day Butimba hunting expedition concluded without a single security incident, describing the outcome as a success for the country’s law enforcement agencies.
Masango, who was instructed by His Majesty King Mswati III to oversee the distribution of firearms to regiments, said no illegal weapons were detected during the event. He credited the police and other security forces for their commitment and discipline throughout the ceremony.
He reminded the public that September has been declared Firearm Amnesty Month, giving citizens an opportunity to surrender illegal weapons at police stations without the risk of arrest or prosecution. Masango warned that once the amnesty lapses, police will launch nationwide operations to seize firearms still in circulation, and those found in possession will face the law.
The National Commissioner added that he hoped the same vigilance shown at Butimba will continue during this year’s Umhlanga Reed Dance, which has already begun.
The Butimba reached its climax yesterday when His Majesty led regiments on a 13km walk from Hlane Royal Residence to Hlane National Park – Engweni, where he commissioned the warriors for their final hunting session.
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