Nigeria Gun Law and Fire Arm Act

Nigeria's gun laws, governed by the Firearms Act, tightly restrict gun ownership to licensed individuals approved by the President or the Inspector General of Police.

Role of Hospitals in Treating Gun Victims

Hospitals in Nigeria are legally mandated to treat gunshot victims under the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017.

Community Involvement in Gun Control

Community involvement is crucial in gun control through strategies like effective policing, violence interruption programs, and addressing root causes of violence.

Government Should Enhance Border Security

Governments should enhance border security by deploying advanced scanning technologies to detect illegal firearms.

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Statistics and Facts About Gun Violence in Nigeria

High Crime and Violence
Political instability, citizen alienation, terrorism, and violence dominate Nigeria’s crime scene
Low Peace Ranking
Nigeria is ranked as the 19th least peaceful country in the world according to the Global Peace Index.
Severe Terrorism Impact
It is the 8th most terrorism-affected country globally based on the Global Terrorism Index.
Risk of Genocide
Nigeria ranks as the 5th highest-risk country in Africa and 12th worldwide for potential mass killings.
Factors contributing to this risk include
A population of over 200 million, High child mortality rates. Ongoing conflict-related deaths. A history of mass killings. Significant ethnic fractionalization.
Nigeria Peace Index
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