If somebody aims a gun at me and I can quickly grab another gun, I have the right to shoot – According to Femi Falana

Femi Falana, a human rights activist and attorney from Nigeria, said that he may easily seize another gun that he is legally allowed to shoot if someone is pointing a gun at him. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>

Femi Falana said this while speaking in an interview the Channels TV. He said this while reacting to the claim that Nigerians have no right to bear arms.

He said, “It is not correct to say Nigerians have no right to bear arms. Apart from the fact that the Pina code is applicable in the North and the criminal code is applicable in the South, recognized the right to self-defense. In other words, if somebody aims a gun at me and I can quickly grab another gun, I have the right to shoot. The law permits Nigerians to have guns but you are required to apply for the license. It is also guaranteed by the Constitution. All I’m required to do is that I must not use a force that is not proportional to the threat. In other words, if you are going to beat me with a cane, I can’t go for a gun. That will not be proportional. The proportionality is the ease”. CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>