News broke that the Benue State Police Command arrested key suspects—including a vigilante leader, a Fulani man, and another individual—linked to a brutal attack on a community. While many welcomed the arrests, one comment read: “Believe this story at your own peril. They have just arrested a vigilante leader probably for mounting resistance. This is Nigeria.”
Comments like this erode trust in law enforcement and normalize skepticism toward justice. While Nigeria faces systemic challenges, assuming arrests are automatically political or unjust undermines efforts to hold perpetrators accountable. It shifts the conversation from supporting victims and security institutions to cynicism, fear, and division.
The Red Flags here are clear: unchecked doubt and conspiratorial thinking can discourage communities from seeking justice, embolden criminals, and weaken social cohesion. Critical thinking should not become a cover for cynicism.
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