Stemming from the rising insecurity plaguing the Federal Capital Territory, FCYT, the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria, PGSC, has called for the legalisation of arms for its members.
Kidnap is now widespread in Abuja with 19 abductees among whom are seven siblings taken away by bandits from the Sagwari Estate Layout in Dutsen-Alhaji area in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory last Thursday.
The kidnappers killed four of the hostages, including Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar, a 400-level student of Biological Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Nabeeha was abducted alongside six of her siblings.
PGSC President, Dr. Chris Adigwu said the insecurity has made private guards to be in high demand, particularly in Abuja.
Adigwu made this known in an interview with Punchng where he called for a review of the law setting up private security companies so their personnel can bear arms.
“The Act setting up the Private Guard Security Companies does not permit carrying of arms. However, it is something that has to be done quickly so that PGSC will help relieve the burden on security agencies.
“The Act should be reviewed or amended to give room for the private security companies to bear arms because this rising insecurity cannot be battled with bare hands,’’ he told the publication.
