A post showed Islamic terrorists in a peace meeting with a Local Government Chairman in Katsina, sparking outrage among Nigerians.

One user commented: “Abeg who joined us together with these people as a country,” seemingly blaming Northerners as a whole for the incident.

This comment generalizes an entire group based on the actions of one leader. The chairman acted individually and does not represent all people from the region. Blaming an entire ethnic or regional community for isolated actions fuels division, resentment, and stereotyping, distracting from holding the actual perpetrators accountable.

Red flag 🚨: When people attribute the actions of individuals to entire communities, it spreads prejudice and deepens social and regional tensions.

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