The Christian Association of Nigeria, Arewa Defence League, and Coalition of Northern Groups have condemned the comments credited to the Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, that the state government could allow residents to arm themselves against bandits in self-defence. Masari noted that his government would not hesitate in assisting citizens to acquire arms for the purpose of self-defence. The Chairman of CAN in Kaduna State, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, said, “The public talk by Governor Masari about self-defence is not new to us and our constitution. The only concern we have is that our security agencies will use this to arrest more victims, whose only sin would be the possession of arms to defend themselves.

Source: Punch December 30, 2021 08:39 UTC