Makurdi — A popular businessman in Benue State, Chief Isaac Akinkunmi on Thursday urged the federal government to legalise guns in the hands of credible users for self-defense in the face of rising insecurity in the country.
Akinkunmi, who was released from kidnappers den after three days in captivity a fortnight ago said it became necessary to advocate for the legalisation of guns for credible persons because attackers were taking advantage of defenseless citizens to cause avoidable harms.
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