After reports surfaced that four British Nigerians were sentenced to 54 years in prison for violent phone robberies in London, online reactions took various turns. Among the political and tribal comments, one particularly sarcastic remark read, “Tinubu should send delegates for their release.”
Though meant as a joke, the comment reflects a deeper issue — how political distrust makes people link unrelated crimes to government favoritism. It implies that politicians protect wrongdoers, a sentiment that fuels more anger than change. While satire has its place, using it in the context of a serious crime blurs the line between criticism and mockery.
Red flag 🚩: When every crime becomes a political joke, society forgets the real victims.
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