Ned Nwoko’s bill to allow civilians bear guns stirs controversy on social media

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.

Social media users have begun sharing their opinions about it. See below:

I do not support the supposed bill by Ned Nwoko to allow Nigerians to carry firearms. The immediate succour might be appealing, but the long-term effect will be disastrous. We should be looking for ways to retrieve the firearms that are illegally in people's hands.

— AJ (@AJ_Etim) February 1, 2024

I followed Senator Ned Nwoko's persuasive arguments in favour of allowing Nigerians to legally bear arms to defend themselves from terrorists, kidnappers and religious extremists.

He gave sensible reasons and expressed total lack of trust and confidence in the Nigerian Police or…

— Spotlight Abby (@Spotlight_Abby) February 1, 2024

I don't support this at all. Ned Nwoko should know that civilians carrying arms will bring more problems.

Can't imagine those boys in agege and under bridges around Lagos carrying arms, or one angry person bringing out a gun in the market 👀 https://t.co/eb8fle8ZGY

— SugarSpiceˢᵀ ⚔️ (@_Chiizzy_) February 1, 2024

I support Ned Nwoko, time to save up for a f**king Glock 45. We should defend ourselves from the hands of Fulani kidnappers since the govt have failed in there primary responsibility.

— Obidient-Optician (@MercyEgbai) February 1, 2024

Sen. Ned Nwoko is proposing a bill that will enable citizens bear firearms.

To get it, you will need mental sanity certificate from your doctor.

My opinion on this is

“May it NEVER 👎 pass first reading in Jesus Name. Amen 🙏”

I can’t imagine if this bill is passed with… pic.twitter.com/gUUs0Wofsm

— Paschal Nwafor (@PaschalNwafor_) February 1, 2024

Ned Nwoko is spot on sha!!! 🔥 🔥

Me I need a fvcking gun to defend myself oo

— M O T O L A N I (@Gr8Milestone) February 1, 2024

Ned Nwoko I support you for this one we have to protect ourselves since the government has failed in protecting its citizens pic.twitter.com/hTxg6ICN49

— Mirabel (@MarianVictor18) February 1, 2024