It is trite law in Nigeria that anyone found with an unlicensed gun will be arrested and charged with unlawful possession of firearms under the Robbery and Firearms Act, which is punishable by severe penalties. Nigerians are knocking on the door of the presidency, demanding adequate protection.
Section 33(1) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended in 2010, states:
“Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in Nigeria.”
Despite this constitutional protection, many innocent Nigerians are being shot and killed by armed robbers, bandits, kidnappers, and secret cult members wielding unlicensed guns.
I have one important question to ask President Bola Tinubu: What does the Federal Government of Nigeria expect an average citizen to use for self-defence when their home is invaded by armed robbers at midnight? Some security night guards have lost their lives defending properties during midnight robbery attacks.
This is the right time for the presidency to mandate the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to take a firm stance by deploying his officers nationwide to seize all unlicensed firearms from criminals. Additionally, those who are importing illegal firearms into Nigeria must be arrested and brought to justice.
The incessant killing of innocent Nigerians must stop. The recent killing of worshippers while observing prayers in a mosque is both inhuman and barbaric. It is the duty of the presidency to prevent criminals from invading places of worship such as churches and mosques while people are praying.
Nigerians must be allowed to live peacefully and securely.
Mumin writes from Ibadan.
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