The killings have sparked conversations about the movement of armed groups across regional lines, particularly concerning northern hunters who travel southward while bearing weapons such as guns and cutlasses. The lawmaker addressed this issue, stating that such practices are no longer acceptable in today’s Nigeria given the country’s fragile security situation.According to Vanguard, Rurum emphasized that the current national climate demands caution and restraint. He noted that the days when people could freely move with weapons under the guise of traditional hunting are over, particularly in regions already grappling with high levels of insecurity and suspicion. According to him, these actions can be easily misinterpreted and may escalate tensions between communities.
The senator expressed concern over the risk such movements pose, both to the hunters themselves and to the peace of the regions they enter. He stressed the need for people to adapt to changing times and refrain from practices that could trigger conflict or misunderstanding. In his view, carrying weapons across state lines is no longer feasible or safe.He further called on northern communities to reconsider these longstanding traditions and align themselves with the current realities of the country. He warned that continuing to operate as though the security situation remains unchanged is not only unwise but dangerous.
According to him, “In this age, you cannot carry weapons like guns and cutlasses and go to the south in the name of hunting. Things have changed. Our people need to stop these practices and reason with the current situation at hand. Things have really degenerated.”
