Security

Gabriel Zock, a lawmaker representing Kachia/Kagarko federal constituency, Kaduna, on Wednesday, June 29, claimed that the Nigerian leadership has failed Nigeria in terms of security, especially in the state. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Zock said the presidency and the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not match their campaign promises […]

The governor of Zamfara state, Bello Matawalle has played down criticism of him suggesting that residents of the state should carry arms in self-defense Governor Bello who is not willing to lay down his guard said the process will continue as he is fired up to end banditry in the […]

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has said that the State Government relied on an extanct legislation to direct residents to acquire weapons to defend themselves. This is contained in a statement issued by Jamilu Magaji, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday. Magaji stated […]

The Zamfara state commissioner of police, Ayuba Elkana, has said that the embargo on firearms is still in force Elkana said he is not aware of the state governor, Bello Matawalle’s directive, asking him to issue gun licences to eligible and interested citizens for self defence The state commissioner for […]

The Zamfara State Government has directed residents of the state to obtain guns in order to defend themselves against bandits who appear to be ravaging the state. The directive was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information Mr. Ibrahim Dosara on Saturday. According the government, the measure became necessary following […]