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Don’t be cowards, fight back when bandits attack – Defence Minister tells Nigerians

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: February 18, 2021
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Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (rtd), has advised Nigerians to stand up to bandits when they attack.

Okay.ng understands that Magashi this while speaking to newsmen as seen in a video shared on social media.

According to the minister, people should show that they are not cowards by defending themselves, pointing out that the operations by bandits are sometimes carried out with a few rounds of ammunition.

“It is the responsibility of everybody to keep alert and to find safety when necessary. But we shouldn’t be cowards.

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“At times, the bandits will only come with about three rounds of ammunition, when they fire shots everybody runs.

“In our younger days, we stand to fight any aggression coming for us.

“I don’t know why people are running from minor things like that. They should stand and let these people know that even the villagers have the competency and capabilities to defend themselves.

“Our own duty is to ensure that no Nigerian is hurt, and we are capable of protecting the integrity of this nation and we’ll continue to do it even though we are so stretched.”

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When asked if the Nigeria government should permit citizens to carry arms, Magashi said: “Even in the developed countries, they are still debating on it, whether to continue or not.

“But I don’t advise Nigeria to start issuing firearms for personal use.”

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