Penalty for Illicit Firearm Possession
In Nigeria, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm is five years in prison
In Nigeria, the maximum penalty for unlawful possession of a firearm is five years in prison
In Nigeria, carrying a firearm in plain view in a public place is allowed, subject to a valid permit
Firearm regulations in Nigeria include written specifications for the lawful safe storage of private firearms and ammunition by licensed gun owners
In Nigeria, the private sale and transfer of firearms is prohibited
In Nigeria, the law requires that a record of the acquisition, possession and transfer of each privately held firearm be retained in an official register
In Nigeria, only licensed gun owners may lawfully acquire, possess or transfer a firearm or ammunition
In Nigeria, civilians are not allowed to possess machine-guns, military rifles and handguns
In Nigeria, the right to private gun ownership is not guaranteed by law
Guiding gun control legislation in Nigeria includes the Firearms Act and Firearms Regulations