Self defence

The Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle has said that his administration 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…

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Masari's call for residents of the state to be allowed to bear arms for self-defence has attracted criticism from stakeholders across the country, including the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Middle Belt Forum…

In the wake of recent killings in Plateau State, the Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Monday warned residents against taking laws into their hands in the guise of self-defence. Spokesman of the task force, Maj. Ishaku…

Popular Nollywood actress, Stella Damasus has advised women to learn martial arts for self-defence against abusive partners. She stated this in an Instagram post while reacting to comments that trailed a short clip of her upcoming effort…

The Zamfara State Government has given approval to communities in the state to defend themselves against kidnapping, banditry and other criminal attacks. The State Governor, Alhaji Bello Matawalle gave the approval at a special prayer…

A former Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mike Ejiofor, has faulted Minister of Defence, Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi's call for Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits and other criminal elements. Ejiofor condemned…

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, says the Federal Government must permit Nigerians to bear arms in order to defend themselves. He said that his call was necessitated by increased…

The General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, says victims of violence in the volatile Southern Kaduna should not hesitate to defend themselves against aggressors. He stated this in a tweet on…

The call by former Defence Minister, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (rtd) that Nigerians should defend themselves when attacked has drawn the ire of the current Defence Minister, Brig.-Gen. Mansur Dan-Ali (rtd), who described it as a…

The senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Sen. Shehu Sani, has described Nigeria as "tip toeing through a minefield". The outspoken senator said this in reaction to a statement by elder statesman…

The Nigerian Army has called on Nigerians to disregard Saturday's statement by elder statesman and former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, that they should defend themselves against killers in the country. In a Sunday…

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigerian has described the incessant attacks on communities and persons by the Fulani Herdsmen as an act done in self defence. A MACBAN delegation leader to the Defence Headquarters,…