FILE PHOTO: Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says Nigerians are constitutionally empowered to defend themselves against attackers, including in situations involving lethal threats, while maintaining that the government is working to address insecurity across the country.

Bwala stated this during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday.

He was reacting to recent violent incidents in the country, including the killings in Esiele community in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State and the abduction of teachers and pupils of LA Primary School.

The presidential aide said the Nigerian Constitution guarantees citizens the right to self-defence.