Bandits: Zamfara government Orders Citizens to Buy Guns for self-defence

Bandits: Zamfara government Orders Citizens to Buy Guns for self-defence

By: James Bwala

The government of Zamfara state, in northwest Nigeria has ordered it’s citizens to obtain license from the Police and buy guns to defend themselves from the activities of bandits in the state.

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Zamfara state government said this was informed following increase in the activities of bandits in various parts of the state and the government commitment to ensure adequate security and protection of lives and property of the citizenry in the state, particularly during this rainy season.

A statement from Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, Commissioner for Information Zamfara State said government has resolved to take further measures to deal with the recent escalating attacks, kidnapping and the criminal levies being enforced on our innocent communities.

“This act of terrorism has been a source of worry and concern to the people and government of the state. Therefore, in order to deal decisively with the situation in our respective communities, government has no option than to  take measures to ensure self defence.

“Government has henceforth, directed individuals to prepare and obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits, as government has directed the state commissioner of police to issue license to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves. 

“Government is ready to facilitate people, especially our farmers to secure basic weapons for defending themselves. Government has already concluded arrangement to distribute 500 forms to each of the 19 Emirates in the state for those willing to obtain guns to defend themselves. 

“People must apply from the Commissioner of Police, license to own guns and such other basic weapons to be used in defending themselves.” The statement said.

Bandits: Zamfara government Orders Citizens to Buy Guns for self-defence