The decision of the Zamfara state government to approve gun license have been seen as welcome development by the council of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland.
The Zamfara state government, on Monday, June 27, gave the approval to enable individuals to carry firearms for defence against terrorists, according to reports.
In a statement on Monday, the Gbonka Aare-Onakakanfo, Gboyega Adejumo, urged Southwest governors to take a cue from Zamfara state government.
The council warned the governors of states in the Southwest region to stop tolerating the activities of terrorists “masquerading as bandits and kidnappers, and killing innocent people at will,” according to Daily Post.
They also noted that Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle, has literally opened the eyes of other governors across the country.
The statement reads, “Taking up arms in self defence is a global practice that should be encouraged, once it is backed by the law.
“There is nothing bad if citizens take up arms to defend themselves.”
The council however lauded the Lagos government on the ban on commercial (Okada) riders in some parts of the state.
The council also urged south-west governors to ensure that the South West Security Stakeholders Group (SSSG) and the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) close ties to further secure the region.
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