Ondo gov’t will get guns for its citizens against terrorists – Akeredolu

Irked by the increasing terrorists attacks in Ondo State, governor Rotimi Akeredolu has sent a clear message that the State government would get guns for the people to defend themselves.

Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) reacting to insecurity in Ondo and the nation at large maintained that the attack on St. Theresa Catholic Church in Owo by terrorists few weeks ago where scores of worshippers were killed with several others injured has changed his mindset, stating that, a repeat of terrorists attack means getting guns for the citizens to fight back.

According to him, it has become imperative to do so, because the protection of lives and property is his priority which he cannot fold his hands to seeing people dying in Ondo State.

“If any other attack is carried out in my state, I will ask my people to get guns to protect themselves, and that they will even get guns for their people for protection”, Akeredolu insisted.

“Do they want me to stay inside my house, while someone come from nowhere and kill me?”

He wondered how terrorists could save their people and government is helpless in saving the masses from terrorists, hence, if he is pushed to the wall, his administration will encourage the people to get guns.

According to him, that they are currently in talks with the traditional rulers in the state to get traditional powers, adding that nobody, state or country can continue to witness such level of insecurity.