Beyond Arming Citizens

The protection of lives and property has remained under terrible security threat despite the proliferation of local vigilante groups and other pro-government security actors. This wave of violence has prompted vigorous debate on whether responsible Nigerian citizens should be licensed to bear firearms for self-defence. Though most Nigerians want a safer society, yet they differ on how to ensure public safety and on whether the proposed changes to guns regulations can be useful.

This edition of Nextier SPD Weekly examines this debate and makes recommendations on measures to secure public peace in Nigeria.

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