Reactions trail Ned Nwoko’s bill to allow civilians bear guns

Maureen Aguta

A bill proposed by Senator Ned Nwoko (PDP/Delta North) to allow civilians bear guns to protect themselves has raised dust on social media.

The bill, Nwoko said on Thursday during an interview on Arise TV’s The Morning Show, will see Nigerians defend themselves against kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers.

The 63-year-old lawmaker said the police is not adequately funded and is under-staffed hence the need for civilians to be allowed to carry arms.

According to him, it is included in the bill that those who intend to own guns must get medical fitness certification, must have clean criminal records, must obtain passes from traditional rulers in their domains, and go through a shooting school among other requirements.