It deeply saddens me to constantly hear and see news about the indiscriminate killing of innocent people. ❤️ Just last week, a friend shared a terrifying experience—how they were abducted by men dressed in police uniforms. They were taken into an unknown forest and told to pay 5 million naira or face death. ❤️
In fear for their lives, they pleaded until they were forced to empty their accounts. Even after that, they were warned never to speak of the incident. This happened in Enugu. ❤️ It is heartbreaking that such evil persists, with people exploiting others who are already vulnerable and struggling.
What is even more painful is that these same perpetrators often protect the politicians responsible for the suffering we all endure, yet turn against ordinary citizens—people who are just as hurt but still choose to live honestly and peacefully. ❤️
Now, we are seeing students engage in rituals, taking the lives of fellow students in pursuit of quick wealth—wealth that leads only to destruction and a shortened life. ❤️
Please, everyone, let us be more security conscious. ❤️ The fact that someone is wearing a uniform does not guarantee safety. Always let someone know where you are going and who you are with. Avoid late-night movements and unnecessary outings—times have changed. ❤️
Do not be deceived by promises of cheap and easy money. ❤️ Many are lured with dreams of a better life abroad, without proper details of the jobs they are going into. Today, many of our people are stranded in foreign prisons, with little or no hope of freedom. ❤️
As we go through this difficult phase in our country and across Africa, let us remember that desperation and intimidation will not save us. ❤️ Only unity, compassion, and sharing will help us move forward.
I want to especially appeal to my Igbo brothers and sisters—let us return to the spirit of “onye aghana nwanne ya” and “onye nulu ube nwanne ya agbana oso.” ❤️ Let us not abandon one another in times of need.
Nigeria, and indeed Africa, must reflect deeply on the way forward. ❤️ We cannot continue like this. Change must begin with us—the people.
The truth is, it may be impossible to love everyone, but we must learn to respect and accommodate our differences. ❤️
To those committing these crimes, remember this: the native doctor who prepares the otolo charm is not immune to its effects. ❤️ Evil has consequences, and no one is above them.
Ndi be anyi, arukwusi… enough is enough. ❤️ Are we not tired? Have we become so helpless that we have lost the essence of our existence?
It is painful, yes—but let us all be careful. ❤️ You are your own first line of security now. The government may be overwhelmed at this moment, but we must not give up on ourselves or each other.
Nkwucha abughikwa ujo. ❤️
I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi ❤️
Pen it down. 