“Nigerians Have the Right to Defend “Themselves”— Bwala Speaks on Insecurity

Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has said Nigerians are constitutionally allowed to defend themselves against attackers, especially in life-threatening situations.

Speaking on Arise Television, Bwala stated that citizens have the right to self-defense when faced with violent threats.

“If you come to my house to try to kill me, any lethal weapon I use to defend myself is guaranteed by the Constitution,” he said.

However, he clarified that firearm ownership remains regulated by law and urged communities to work with government-approved security structures.

Bwala also linked rising insecurity to election periods, claiming that crises often increase during political cycles due to what he described as a “crisis economy.”