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Insecurity: Self-defense the way to go, Zamfara gov insists

by Sam Adeniyi
June 29, 2022
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Insecurity: Self-defense the way to go, Zamfara gov insists

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Governor Bello Matawalle has said the Zamafara State government said it relied on extant legislation to direct residents to acquire weapons to defend themselves.

The News Agency of Nigeria reported that Matawalle said this in a statement made available to newshounds on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Jamilu Magaji.

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Magaji quoted the governor as making the remark while inaugurating some security committees in Gusau, the state capital.

The statement explained that the governor’s directive was part of the administration’s efforts to tackle protracted security challenges in the state.

It added that the state government was aware of the misgivings expressed in some quarters regarding the new measure.

The statement quoted the governor as saying, “Self-defence is a natural instinct and has always been part of human survival strategy.

“As those entrusted with the safety of lives and property of the people, we will do everything possible to uphold this responsibility within the ambit of the law.

“We are also aware that the security forces are doing their best to combat this formidable challenge. “Their efforts are, however, hampered by the lack of adequate modern warfare equipment and the dearth of personnel.

“Our decision to mobilise people to secure their communities is, therefore, for the people to complement the efforts of the conventional security forces in dealing with banditry and fishing out informants

“The acquisition and usage of firearms by the public, who desire to do so, would be governed by the Nigeria Firearms Act.”

The statement added that the state government had explored all options to address the issue to no avail.

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