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Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self-defense

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Gun permits for self-defense are very rare in Nigeria. Zamfara could be the first state to offer mass approvals. It is not yet clear how arming citizens would help prevent the attacks. Nigeria also is fighting a decade-long war against Islamist extremist rebels in the northeast region.

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Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self-defense

A Nigerian governor has ordered the issuing of licenses so citizens can carry guns to defend themselves against armed groups, a first among the measures drawn up to defeat gunmen blamed for the deaths of thousands in the West African country's troubled northern region.

2 years ago·Canada

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Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self-defense

A Nigerian governor has directed the issuance of gun licenses to citizens “to defend themselves” against armed groups blamed for the deaths of thousands in the West African nation's troubled

2 years ago·United States

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Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self-defense

A Nigerian governor has directed the issuance of gun licenses to citizens “to defend themselves” against armed groups blamed for the deaths of thousands in the West African nation's troubled northern region

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Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self-defense - Local News 8

By CHINEDU ASADU Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian governor has directed the issuance of gun licenses to citizens “to defend themselves” against armed groups blamed for the deaths of thousands in the West African nation’s troubled northern region. The directive announced on Sunday could make Zamfara the first state to give mass

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Nigerian governor lets residents carry guns for self-defense

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A Nigerian governor has ordered the issuing of licenses so citizens can carry guns to defend themselves against armed groups, a first among the measures drawn up to defeat gunmen blamed for the deaths of thousands in the West African country’s troubled northern region.Zamfara state Gov. Bello Matawalle announced Sunday through the state commissioner for information that the directive to issue gun licenses follows “the recen…

2 years ago·Tacoma, United States

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