Dikko Radda, governor of Katsina state, says the federal government should reform its laws to allow civilians to purchase arms for protection against bandits and terrorists. According to Channels Television,
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a retired soldier and five other suspected criminals operating along the Lokoja-Abuja highway. In a statement on Sunday, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson,
Adegboyega Oyetola, governor of Osun, says he believes operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, should carry arms. Oyetola, who is contesting for a second term as governor,
Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, has faulted the directive of Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, asking residents of the state to take up arms against bandits. Owing to the
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, on Tuesday, assented to the amended Community Volunteer Guards law of the state. The new
Some United States lawmakers have stopped a proposed sale of $875 million worth of arms to Nigeria over concerns about
Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, has bemoaned the proliferation of weapons in the country, saying there are over six
Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, says if bandits are not assured of their safety and rehabilitation, they will not let
Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, has called for serious investment in technology to secure schools across the country. Schools in
Willie Obiano, governor of Anambra, has described armed herders as criminals. There has been growing criticism of herders carrying guns
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