Banditry: Obtain guns to defend yourselves — Zamfara State Government instructs residents

The Zamfara State Government has advised the residents of the state to acquire g#ns to defend themselves against terr#rists and bandit attacks.

This directive is contained in a Special Government Announcement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Hon Ibrahim Magaji Dosara.

The statement noted that this decision was taken by the state government in view of it’s commitment to ensure adequate security and protection of lives and property of the citizenry in the state, particularly during this rainy season. 

To this end, “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 the following measures:

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,” the statement read in part.