- A man has been arrested by the Nigeria Police for possessing an AK-47, claiming it was for self-defense.
- Police authorities reiterated that civilians are not permitted to own prohibited firearms such as assault rifles and pistols under Nigerian law.
A yet-to-be-identified man has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly being in possession of a prohibited firearm, reportedly an AK-47 rifle, which he claimed was for personal protection.
According to police sources, the suspect was apprehended during a routine security operation. Upon interrogation, he reportedly admitted that he acquired the weapon to defend himself amid growing security concerns in his area.
Reacting to the incident, a police spokesperson reiterated the legal stance on firearm possession in the country, stating:
“No man is allowed in this country to be in possession of prohibited firearms for your personal protection. Nigerians aren’t allowed to own assault rifles and pistols.”
The police emphasized that under Nigerian law, certain categories of firearms, including automatic weapons like the AK-47, are strictly prohibited for civilian ownership, regardless of the reason provided.
In other news…Helen, the alleged babymama of nightlife personality Cubana Chief Priest, has sparked reactions online after publicly criticising him in a heated outburst.
In a statement that has gone viral on social media, Helen accused the celebrity barman of oppression and self-centeredness, while also questioning his associations with prominent figures.
“Who do you think you are? oppr£ssing people with your luxury cars and houses? Are you the first billionaire? How many people in Nigeria can even afford their daily meals? You left Davido and started following Seyi Tinubu around like a pregnant woman, all because of what you want to gain. You are wicked, you only care about your own stomach,” she said.
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