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Under Nigeria’s Private Guard Companies Act, private security personnel are not permitted to carry firearms or ammunition while on duty. This rule guides the licensing of private guard companies across the country.
Regulators have repeated this position even as discussions continue about the need for reform. As things stand, licensed private guards remain unarmed, and any unauthorised use of firearms can attract serious penalties.
Nigeria’s security environment, especially in Abuja, has grown more complex. Rising incidents of kidnapping, organised attacks and high-profile crimes have pushed the government to review several policies. Conversations in 2024 and 2025 have indicated interest in allowing a limited form of armed private security in the future. Any change will involve strict licensing, enhanced oversight, rigorous training and phased implementation.
For clients, this means that armed private security is not yet permitted. If the law changes, the approval process will be selective and controlled.
Because the threat level has increased while the legal framework has not yet changed, high-value clients and organisations now prioritise three things.
Visible deterrence provided by professional personnel who project order and readiness.
Structured escalation plans that allow fast transfer of incidents to authorised armed agencies.
Advanced risk planning which includes secure movement, surveillance, access control and site hardening.
The most effective protection in the current climate is layered rather than force-based, and relies on a security partner with strong operational discipline.
Laser Security delivers protection designed for Abuja’s emerging security challenges. We focus on the capabilities that create real safety even within an unarmed legal environment.
Laser Security provides layered protection plans that combine trained personnel, technology and controlled access systems. The company maintains direct coordination channels with armed law enforcement and first responders, allowing rapid mobilisation when an incident requires authorised force. These relationships ensure that high-level threats are handled quickly and professionally.
Laser Security also provides executive protection services such as route planning, discreet facility reinforcement and continuity planning for corporate leaders and high-net-worth individuals. Personnel are thoroughly vetted and professionally trained, with documentation available for client verification.
Through these capabilities, Laser Security offers a practical bridge between what the law allows today and what top clients require for complete safety.
When choosing a private security partner in Abuja, clients should look for clear licensing and corporate registration.
There must be documented escalation procedures that explain how incidents move from private guards to police, NSCDC or other authorised agencies.
Training records must be available and easy to verify.
Insurance coverage should be transparent.
There should also be regular reporting, incident logs and internal audits.
These standards separate serious firms from informal or unregulated operators.
Nigeria may introduce controlled reforms that permit some form of armed private security, but the law has not yet changed. The safest strategy for individuals and organisations in Abuja is to work with a security company that combines strong deterrence, legal compliance and fast escalation to authorised armed responders. This is the strength Laser Security provides, supported by long-standing relationships with law enforcement to provide a discrete, custom, and professional approach to high-risk situations and clients.
To arrange a confidential security assessment or request services to match your secutiy needs, contact our team.
At Laser Security Limited, we’re proud to be Abuja’s top security agency. We’re ready to protect your people and property, and we’re growing to serve you even better with high standards.
