Allowing Citizens Defend Themselves Will Cause Anarchy – Jigawa Gov

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Governor Nnamdi of Jigawa state has spoken up concerning the idea of residents defending themselves from bandits.
This comes after the former chief of army staff, Danjuma raised the idea over insecurity in the nation.

The governor of Jigawa state, Umar Namadi has replied to General Theophilus Danjuma, the former Chief of Army Staff, over his ideas on the insecurity in the country.

Recall that Danjuma, who was speaking at a public event in Taraba State had advised residents to start defending themselves against the infamous herdsmen and bandits attack.

“The warning I gave some years ago is still as valid today as it was then. Nigerians must rise and defend themselves,”

“We cannot continue to sit and watch while bandits, terrorists, and criminal gangs massacre our people unchecked” Danjuma said

Reacting to this, Nnamdi, during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, noted that the situation of the country has not reached the point of citizens wielding ammunitions, adding that it would lead to anarchy.

He (Danjuma) is a very senior security person, and should be respected. But if he says that citizens should be allowed to defend themselves, I think you are causing anarchy.

“His words need to be analysed carefully,

When we assumed office, we employed a lot of strategies and brought in experts. We also engaged traditional rulers and established standing committees to communicate with the people. Now, they understand that fighting or killing each other is not the solution.

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We have not reached the level where people need to defend themselves.”

“The idea of State Police is still very much alive. Many states have indicated interest. At the level of the National Economic Council, discussions are ongoing, and I believe it will eventually be implemented,” he stated.