A man shared a post about a game he played with his girlfriend, where the loser would pay for their flight back to Nigeria. The lighthearted post quickly drew attention, but some comments took a darker turn. One user wrote, “Hope you know how to speak Hausa,” implying that he could be kidnapped upon returning to Nigeria.
This remark feeds fear and reinforces negative stereotypes about safety in Nigeria, particularly for those in the diaspora. Rather than engaging with the playful context of the post, it shifted the conversation toward threats and insecurity, painting an exaggerated picture that can worry Nigerians living abroad or considering a return. It highlights how casual commentary can unintentionally spread anxiety about national safety.
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