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Buhari Govt Asks Nigerians To Take Up Arms As Insecurity Worsens

In what appears to be a subtle admission of its failings and inability to proffer lasting solution to security challenges that plague the country, The president Muhammadu Buhari led federal government has admonished Nigerians to do everything they can to fend off attacks from bandits and other criminal elements in the country.
Defence Minister, Bashir Magashi, gave the admonition while fielding questions from newsmen on security challenges bedeviling the country on Wednesday.
He advised citizens to be wary of movement around them and defend themselves.
The retired General urged people not to fret in the face of attack, adding that bandits sometimes possess few rounds of ammunition.
He said, “It is the responsibility of everybody to keep alert and to find safety when necessary. But we shouldn’t be cowards.
“At times, the bandits will only come with about three rounds of ammunition, when they fire shots everybody runs. In our younger days, we stand to fight any aggression coming for us.
“I don’t know why people are running from minor things like that. They should stand and let these people know that even the villagers have the competency and capabilities to defend themselves.”
On firearms, he said even in developed countries, they are debating whether to continue or not.
“But I don’t advise Nigeria to start issuing firearms for personal use”, Magashi said.
Minister of Defence : Don't be a coward, stay and fight the bandits pic.twitter.com/Dx2St8DEAj
— Terry Ikumi (@terryikumi) February 17, 2021
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