{"id":136706,"date":"2024-01-05T13:54:48","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T13:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/05\/nigerians-should-be-allowed-to-carry-guns-ned-nwoko\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T13:54:48","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T13:54:48","slug":"nigerians-should-be-allowed-to-carry-guns-ned-nwoko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/05\/nigerians-should-be-allowed-to-carry-guns-ned-nwoko\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Nigerians Should Be Allowed To Carry Guns&#8221; \u2014 Ned Nwoko"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>As part of efforts to combat insecurity challenges facing the nation, a Peoples Democratic Party\u2019s lawmaker, representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has said that Nigerians should be allowed to own and bear firearms.<\/p>\n<p>Nwoko, while addressing newsmen on Thursday, called for the introduction of a bill that allows civilians to own and carry guns, adding that, he is sponsoring a bill on self-defence and firearms ownership regulation.<\/p>\n<p>The lawmaker stated that the bill was important following the security challenges, particularly the recent Plateau killings, where over 100 villagers were killed in the attack, on Christmas Eve.<\/p>\n<p>Nwoko said: \u201cAn amendment bill allowing civilian firearm ownership must be introduced in the Senate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy bill on self-defense and firearms ownership regulation, currently listed in the Senate awaiting its first reading, deals with this pressing issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0Paris Club Refunds: Wike Will Be Jailed For His Atrocities \u2013 Ned Nwoko<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am pleased that the topic has gained national significance, sparking diverse opinions and discussions that predominantly fall into two camps \u2013 one in opposition and the other in support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s evident that the existing security measures have not been sufficient in safeguarding our communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllowing law-abiding citizens to possess firearms could potentially provide a sense of security and a means to protect themselves and their families from immediate threats.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, it is crucial to emphasise that the initiative to permit firearm ownership is accompanied by stringent regulations and comprehensive training.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis approach ensures that firearms are in the hands of responsible individuals who understand the gravity of such ownership and are equipped to handle these weapons safely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<div data-advadstrackid=\"890536\" data-advadstrackbid=\"1\" class=\"infor-target\" id=\"infor-847021035\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/300x250b.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As part of efforts to combat insecurity challenges facing the nation, a Peoples Democratic Party\u2019s lawmaker, representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has said that Nigerians should be allowed to own and bear firearms. 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