Zamfara state government has ordered interested individuals to obtain guns and defend themselves against the brutality of the armed bandit activities.
This is contained in an official statement issued to the public by the State Commissioner for Information Ibrahim Dosara on Sunday.
The statement said the State Police Commissioner has been directed to issue a license to individuals who have applied if they have met the requirements.
It also added that government is planning to provide weapons to the local farmers to defend themselves against the incursion of the bandits.
The statement also added that, arrangements have been concluded by the government to distribute (500) expression of interest forms to each of the (19) emirate councils for people who are interested in obtaining guns to go and apply.
It also warned that people must apply through the state Commissioner of police in obtaining any other weapon to be used in self-defense.
The new directive is issued as part of the concern the government has for the increasing spate of the activities of the bandits across the state.
It further says, the government is worried with the rising condition of the terrorist activities, and it has taken steps to end the scourge.
