A controversial statement has been circulating online after a northern man defended the brutal murder of Deborah Samuel, a college student from Sokoto State, which sparked national outrage last year. The man, who has yet to be publicly identified, appeared in a video posted to social media claiming that the killing of Samuel was justified. He went further to threaten retaliation for the killing of 16 northern individuals in Edo State, which he described as an “attack on the north.”
In the video, the man openly criticized the authorities for their response to the murder of Samuel, asserting that there had been no serious justice for her death. He warned that there would be dire consequences if the killings of northerners in the southern region, particularly in Edo State, were not addressed. His comments have sparked heated debates and concern over the increasing ethnic tensions in the country.
Meanwhile, popular comedian and social media influencer, Mr. Macaroni, took to Twitter to comment on the unfolding controversy. In a sarcastic post, he wrote: “There’s a reason today is for the Fools in April. This one is the most foolish of them all.” His tweet has drawn mixed reactions from his followers, with some supporting his sentiments while others argue that humor should not be used to trivialize serious national issues.
The recent comments come on the heels of rising inter-ethnic violence in Nigeria, particularly involving the killings of northerners in the southern states, which have exacerbated tensions between the northern and southern regions. Security forces are being urged to investigate these claims and address the growing sense of insecurity.
The national government, as well as regional leaders, have yet to issue an official response to the controversial statements made by the northern man, as many are calling for urgent dialogue to prevent further escalation of violence.
This latest development has further complicated an already delicate situation, and many Nigerians are hoping that calm can be restored before the nation faces further turmoil.
