Buy guns and confront bandits – Gov. Masari tells his people
Story from Saleh INUWA, Kano
The Governor of Katsina State, Alhaji Aminu Bello Masari has called on the people of Katsina State to buy guns and arm themselves so that they can confront bandits that have been terrorizing them. According to the Governor, the security officials alone cannot tackle the insecurity in the state.
Speaking during a press conference in Katsina, the governor stressed that the number of security personnel in the state is far inadequate, and cannot cope with the insecurity on a daily basis in Katsina State.
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It’s Islamically allowed according to him, for one to defend himself against attacks. One must rise to defend himself, his family and his assets. If you die while trying to defend yourself, you will be considered a martyr, adding that it’s surprising how a bandit will own a gun while a decent person does not have ways of defending himself by having very good weapons like guns.
He noted that the state government will have those who plan to have arms to help bring an end to the spite of banditry in the state. He added that whoever comes forward with the intention of procuring arms legally to defend themselves will be supported because the government has discovered that leaving everything in the hands of security agencies will not bring the situation under control.
