Following worsening security situation occasioned by activities of bandits terrorising the people of the state, Governor Bello Matawalle has directed citizens to apply for licence to obtain fire arms.
The action, according to the state government is for the citizenry to defend themselves from constant attacks that has led to loss of lives of innocent citizens.
In a special announcement on Sunday signed by the state Commissioner of information, Ibrahim Dosara said “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”.
Recall security situation has deteriorated recently in Mada, Wonaka, and Ruwan Bore Districts of Gusau local government, as well as Yansoto emirate in Tsafe local government.
