Nigerian Senate Urges Government Review of Firearm Laws Amid Rising Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate has passed a motion urging the Federal Government to conduct a fresh review of the country's firearm regulations to permit responsible citizens to legally own guns. This decision comes in response to the escalating wave of insecurity, notably in states like Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger, where bandit attacks and mass abductions have become rampant.

Lawmakers highlighted the need for an overhaul of security operations to align with the current security challenges on the ground. The Senate also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his intervention in ongoing rescue operations following recent attacks, emphasizing the importance of enhancing national security measures.