Amid the post about a Nigerian man wanted for serious crimes in Rhode Island, one insensitive and tribalistic comment read, “Yoruba people keep spoiling their country Nigeria.”

This comment completely misses the point of the discussion, shifting focus from the actual issue of crime and justice to unfounded tribal blame. Blaming an entire ethnic group for the actions of one individual only fuels division and perpetuates harmful stereotypes.

It’s important to address criminal behavior on an individual basis, not based on someone’s ethnicity. Constructive discussions should focus on the issue at hand—justice, accountability, and helping the authorities with the case—rather than deflecting with tribal generalizations.

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