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I think that is a call for anarchy,\u201d the Army chief said on Sunday during a chat on Channels Television<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to Lagbara&#8217;s position, Falana says the Nigerian constitution backed acquisition of firearms by the citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Wednesday during the Sunrise Breakfast show on Channels TV, Falana said the laws in both north and south recognised right to self defence.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cIn the first place, it is not correct to say Nigerians have no right to bear arms, Apart from the fact that the penal code applicable in the North and the criminal code applicable in the South recognises the right to self-defence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the first place, we have to discuss the rights and proceed to examine the propriety.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn other words, if someone aims a gun at me, and I can quickly grab another gun, I have the right to shoot.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asked to clarify if the law allows for one to bear guns, the Senior Advocate replied in the affirmative however noting that one needs a gun licence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut you are required to apply for the licence first, \u201c he said<\/p>\n<p>However, Falana sounded a note of caution as regards what the constitution mandates when it comes to self-defence<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am just saying the right to self -defence which is also guaranteed by the constitution.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAll I am not allowed to do is not use a force that is not proportional to the threat.\u201c<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn other words, If you are going to hit me with a cane I must not go for a gun which is not proportional,\u201c he said<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Falana said the laws in both north and south recognised right to self defence A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has faulted the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja\u2019s opposition on citizens bearing of arms to defend themselves. 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