After the news broke that Nnamdi Kanu had been sentenced to life imprisonment, social media erupted — and one controversial comment stood out: “The real terrorists are killing the army and you’re negotiating with them.”
The comment hits hard because it implies that the government is focusing on the wrong enemy. With insurgents bombing villages, abducting soldiers, and destabilizing entire regions, many Nigerians feel justice is selectively applied. And whether people agree with Nnamdi Kanu or not, the frustration is real: how do you throw the book at one man while negotiating or granting “repentant” status to groups that have shed innocent blood?
It’s a sentiment born from anger, distrust, and the painful reality of insecurity. But statements like this also risk oversimplifying a complex issue and adding more heat than light.
— The Red Flags
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