A Kaduna State police officer, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has threatened reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria.
Officer Dan-Taki’s remarks followed the killing of 16 alleged kidnappers who some labeled “traveling Hunters” in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.
One of those killed stabbed a vigilante in the process of being searched. They were found with AK-47, locally manufactured guns, charms, machetes, daggers, stacks of money allegedly made from kidnappings.
In a fiery Facebook comment on Tuesday, Dan-Taki swore by Almighty God, vowing that northerners would take decisive action against southerners.
Dan-Taki wrote, “I swear to Almighty God, we must do something for you guys, have you forgotten all your brothers that are leaving here in the North make my word, after one week you shall see the result.”
In response to mounting criticism following the comment, Dan-Taki changed his first name and restricted access to his Facebook page, limiting users’ ability to view his posts and comments.
The Nigeria Police Force must arrest Officer Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, relieve him of his position and prosecute him for making genocidal threats.
Every person, whether from the North or South is warned to desist from making genocidal threats. Nigerians must learn a lesson from Rwanda and the 1967 civil war.
No one has the monopoly of violence.
An X user who identifies as #UcheDIgboezeson, sharing screenshot of the comment called the attention of the Force Public Relations Office Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the post with the caption, “#Princemoye1
take care of this sir” Reacting to the statement Adejobi said, “Noted for necessary action. Thanks.”
Meanwhile, it was reported on earlier that 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of the hunters from Kano State in Uromi. The suspects have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation, as confirmed by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.
The attack occurred last Thursday when the northerners, en route to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were ambushed by a mob. Their vehicle was ransacked and guns were found, and they were murdered, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for swift justice.
Governor Okpebholo condemned the attack as unacceptable and vowed that those responsible would face the full weight of the law.
