A member of the House of Representatives representing the Maru/Bungudu Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, Hon. Abdulmalik Zubairu, popularly known as Zannan Bungudu, has urged residents of his constituency to withdraw their savings and buy weapons to defend themselves against bandit attacks.
The lawmaker made the remarks during an interview with DCL
Hausa on Sunday while reacting to the recent abduction of the Chairman of
Bungudu Local Government Area, Nura Abdullahi, and the killing of four members
of his security team by bandits.
“I advise the people I represent to withdraw their money and
buy guns for self-defence. Whatever they can afford, even if it is an AK-47,
AK-49, or any other weapon, they should contribute money, get the weapons if
they know where to buy them, and protect their communities,” he said.
Zubairu acknowledged that his call was contrary to the
Constitution but argued that the continued killing of innocent people had left
communities with difficult choices.
“I know this is against the Constitution, but killing
innocent people is also against the Constitution. If you are faced with two
difficult situations that are both illegal, it is not bad if you choose one to
save lives,” he said.
When asked whether his comments reflected a lack of
confidence in the administrations of President Bola Tinubu and Zamfara State
Governor Dauda Lawal, the lawmaker said both governments were making efforts to
tackle insecurity.
According to him, despite those efforts, ordinary people
must also take responsibility for protecting themselves.
“They are doing their best. That is why it is important for
ordinary people to also defend themselves and protect their communities,” he
said.
The lawmaker argued that bandits are fewer in number than
the people they attack, adding that their main advantage is their access to
sophisticated weapons.
“The bandits are not more than the people. What gives them
the upper hand is that they have better weapons. If the people also have
weapons, they can defend themselves,” he said.
He further suggested that communities could work with
security authorities by registering any weapons acquired for self-defence.
“The people can even go to the authorities and explain why
they have the weapons. They can register them, stating that this weapon is in
this person’s custody for the protection of this community. It is painful to
continue watching innocent people being killed,” he added.
The lawmaker’s comments came a day after bandits attacked
the residence of the Bungudu Local Government Chairman, Nura Abdullahi, in the
early hours of Saturday.
During the attack, the gunmen reportedly killed four members
of the chairman’s security detail, comprising two police officers and two local
vigilantes, after engaging them in a gun battle.
The attackers then abducted Abdullahi along with his wife,
children, and some other family members and took them into the forest.
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