Insecurity: Liberalise gun ownership for self-defence, ex-NBA chairman urges FG (opens original article in a new tab)

A former NBA chairman urges the Nigerian government to liberalize gun ownership for self-defense amid rising insecurity and criticizes security agencies for extortion through checkpoints and excessive inspections.

• Former NBA chairman calls for liberalizing gun ownership to allow self-defense against criminals
• Criticism of security agencies for using checkpoints to extort motorists
• Allegations of excessive inspections by customs causing delays and increased costs
• Urges review of security operations to focus on public safety over revenue generation