Reports that bandits kidnapped residents in a Kogi State community drew widespread concern, yet some reactions were disturbingly dismissive. One user responded by calling it “worrying media,” adding, “Calls will be made, don’t worry media,” implying the news should not even be reported. This comment is problematic because it trivializes serious insecurity and attempts to silence public attention. Media coverage plays a crucial role in exposing violence, amplifying victims’ voices, and demanding accountability from authorities. Dismissing such reports as “noise” normalizes suffering and enables impunity. When insecurity is brushed aside instead of confronted, communities are left vulnerable and unheard. Violence thrives in silence, not scrutiny.
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