The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder’s Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has advised the Federal Government to allow every Nigerian bear firearms to protect themselves in view of government’s failure to do so.
The association made the call while reacting to a comment by Bauchi Governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed, that herdsmen are only carrying firearms for self- defence.
Gov Mohammed had drawn heavy criticism after defending the right of herders to go about with AK-47 to defend themselves against cattle rustlers.
Bauchi chairman of MACBAN, Sadiq Ibrahim Ahmed, told The Nation on Sunday there was nothing wrong with the Governor’s stand since he didn’t say herdsmen should go and cause chaos with it.
According to him, since the Federal government can no longer protect citizens, it’s better for every citizen to protect themselves from bandits.
He said,”The government has become irresponsible. That is why a Fulani man has become an outcast in his own country.
“All his wealth has been crippled to activities of cattle rustlers. What do you expect him to do?
“Let everybody protect themselves, let everybody carry arms. You don’t allow few bandits to come and ruin you, kill you, kill your family as few people cannot be terrorizing everybody.”
