Following reports of abuse of the rules of engagement and lack of regard to the traditional institution and security agencies, the Adamawa State Government banned the operations of the professional Hunters association of Nigeria across the 21 Local Government areas of the State.
As he emphasized the ban in Demsa, Numan, Lamurde, Guyuk and Shelleng LGAs, Governir fintiri stated that the operations and activities of the association in the 5 Local Governments had become a source of concern and insecurity instead of the security it is fashioned to provide.
The professional Hunters association according to the governor were capable of causing public disturbance and henceforth should desist from performing any function under the guise of providing security to the public.
Gov, Fintiri said “the fact that the association operates independent of any security organisation in the 5 Local Government areas, giving room for suspicion of their motive and intentions especially that they operate in uniforms of our security agencies and at odd hours.
“No group or anybody will be allowed to take the Law into their hands, disrespect to security agencies and the traditional institution”. He therefore directed security agencies to ensure that the proscribed professional Hunters association adhere to the decision as Government will not fold its arms and watch criminals have their way.
“I urge security agencies and the traditional institution to collaborate and ensure that peace is maintained across the State before, during and after the Yuletide and new year festivities”. Gov. Fintiri concluded.
