A 100L student was reportedly arrested after commenting under a terrorist post, daring an attack on his university and sharing its location. The backlash was swift, with one comment reading, “Shame to Nigeria, fighting innocent citizens, leaving the real people that need to be dealt with.”
The frustration makes sense—Nigeria’s security agencies must prioritize real extremist threats like Boko Haram. But this moment reveals another red flag: confusing reckless digital behavior with innocence. Daring terrorists and publicly sharing the coordinates of places like Achievers University puts students, staff, and entire communities at risk.
Accountability for insecurity lies with government and law enforcement, yes. But personal responsibility for online safety—especially around sensitive environments—is equally crucial.
Critique the system, but don’t glorify actions that expose innocent lives to danger. The real red flag? Outrage without acknowledging the risk.
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