A kidnapping plea that shook Nigeria’s online space drew one biting response: “Our cowardice needs to be studied.” It’s a powerful sentence, but it flags something deeper than national bravery—it highlights emotional reaction before practical action.
Yes, years of insecurity have left citizens feeling helpless. But labeling everyone as “cowards” shifts focus from demanding systemic responsibility from institutions like the Nigeria Police Force and the National Emergency Management Agency to collective self-loathing. That weakens public morale and fuels resignation instead of reform.
The crisis isn’t courage vs cowardice—it’s state capacity, community coordination, intelligence, and rescue strategy. Nigeria doesn’t need a study of panic-built narratives; it needs pressure-backed accountability and structured response that protects lives.
The red flag is clear: when citizens attack themselves more than failed systems, frustration becomes distraction. Courage is needed, yes—but strategy rescues people.
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