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The authorities have to do much more to secure our schools, writes Ayo Obe
Since the world was shocked by the massacre of school children at Columbine High School in 1999, the United States has seen a host of such school shootings. Some Americans think that the solution is to arm teachers so that should such an incident take place at their school, they will be able to shoot the attacker instead of cowering in cupboards. But others – Americans and a large proportion of people outside America – think that the solution is to restrict the availability of firearms (particularly assault and semi-automatic or automatic rifles) and to require background checks that oblige the would-be gun owner to prove their fitness to own such weapons, rather than waiting until they do something that justifies taking their weapons away or forbidding them to own any.
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Umahi accuses herders of complicity in Ebonyi attack, says youths at tipping point David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says there are indications that herders are complicit in the recent attacks in the state.Advertisement About 15 people were killed during the attacks by gunmen.
Ebonyi attack: Osinbajo visits affected areas, says the dead will get justice Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the people of Ebonyi that the federal government will ensure that they get justice over the recent killings in Ishielu LGA of the state.Advertisement At.
Gani Adams describes Oyo CP as ‘slow and biased’ over handling of security issues