The embargo on firearms licences is still in effect, according to Zamfara State Commissioner of Police Ayuba Elkana, who also noted that the police have halted providing licences to residents who want to own firearms.
In response to questions from newsmen on the state government’s mandate that the police command give gun licences to people entitled to bear arms, the police chief made this statement on Sunday.
Ibrahim Dosara, the commissioner for information for the state of Zamfara, revealed in a statement on Sunday that the administration had ordered residents to get ready and prepare their weapons in order to protect themselves against bandits who have been terrorising the state.
As a result, the government instructed the state commissioner of police to grant licences to anyone who is eligible and eager to acquire firearms for self-defense.
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Dosara had said, “Government has, henceforth, directed individuals to prepare and obtain guns to defend themselves against the bandits, as the government has directed the state commissioner of police to issue a license to all those who qualify and are wishing to obtain such guns to defend themselves.
“Government is ready to facilitate people, especially our farmers, to secure basic weapons for defending themselves. The government has already concluded an arrangement to distribute 500 forms to each of the 19 emirates in the state for those willing to obtain guns to defend themselves.
“People must apply to the Commissioner of Police to own guns and such other basic weapons to be used in defending themselves. A secretariat or centre will be established for the collection of intelligence on the activities of informants.”
The state commissioner of police responded to the order by stating that he has not yet received a direction telling him to give gun licences to the public.
In a phone discussion with reporters, Elkana stated, “I have not received any directions. Additionally, the issuance of guns licences is prohibited, and we do not grant licences.
“I am yet to receive any directive. Let me see the directive first before I can comment. I have not seen the directive, so I cannot comment on compliance.”
The CP responded, “There is nothing like a vote of no confidence, please,” when asked if the government’s decision constituted a vote of no confidence in the police. Since it is harvest time, no one should be followed to the farm by the police or other security personnel. The issue is that they are attacking farm workers. It’s not like we’re not trying our hardest; we really are. We recently saved a lot of individuals from bandits.
When approached, Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s public relations officer, declined to comment on the situation.
