Presidency denies authorising Katsina security outfit to carry arms
The Presidency has denied that any state has been issued authorisation to procure automatic weapons for its security outfit. Last week, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu had accused the Federal Government of bias in refusing to allow the Western Nigeria Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, to carry sophisticated firearms, while allegedly granting approval to the Katsina State …