The Coalition of Northern Groups, Katsina State chapter on Friday lampooned Governor Aminu Masari on his call on residents in the state to take up arms in self-defence against bandits terrorising them. The coalition said Masari’s call was an admission that he was not in charge of the state and had failed in his constitutional responsibility of providing security for its citizens, hence, he should resign. The groups consequently appealed to security operatives and various vigilante groups in the state not to abandon residents, but instead put in more efforts. The CNG said this in a statement by its