“It is, therefore, shocking to read that the FG has maintained the award of the contract to ‘protect’ the country’s pipeline from vandals to private organisations. This story, if true, leaves a sour taste in the mouth. Consequently, it is safe to conclude that the Federal Government has, impliedly, permitted non-state actors to bear heavy assault weapons while denying the same privilege to the states, the federating units.
The governor added, “If state governments, which are keenly desirous of protecting their citizens, establish ancillary security outfits, and there has been pronounced reluctance, if not outright refusal, to consider permitting them to bear arms for the sole purpose of defence, granting private individuals and or organisations unfettered access to assault weapons suggests, curiously, deep-seated suspicion and distrust between the Federal Government and the presumed federating units.
“The engagement of private organisations to handle serious security challenges reinforces the belief that the whole defence architecture in the country needs an urgent overhaul. The Federal Government cannot be seen to be playing the ostrich in this regard.” The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, did not respond to calls made to his mobile line on the matter.Governor Rotimi AkeredoluAll rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Very Valid argument!
FG give militant right to arms but not legally state organization, hmm
Mugu. Na now ur eye day clear?
Maybe he's not getting any of part of the 'loot'. When they give him some percentage of the money, he will stop the criticism.
😂😂😂😂🌽🌽🌽
He criticizes like he ain’t one of em
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