A recent announcement that Constables in the Nigeria Police Force are now authorized to carry firearms in the performance of their duties has sparked online discussions about security. One comment suggested, “Let the citizens own arms, that is the easiest way to check insecurity.” While this may seem like a quick solution, it reflects a toxic political viewpoint that could lead to increased gun violence and more deaths across the nation.
Allowing citizens to own firearms without proper regulation could escalate the very insecurity it seeks to solve, creating a chaotic environment where gun violence becomes widespread. Rather than arming the public, a more effective approach would be strengthening law enforcement and ensuring better coordination between security agencies to tackle the root causes of insecurity.
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