Simon kolawole! By Simon kolawole
The quit notice served on the Fulani community in Igangan, Oyo state, by a non-state actor, Chief Sunday Igboho, is a timely reminder that Nigeria is at the risk of becoming a failed state.
In my previous article, I argued that no private individual should have such powers in a modern nation-state. But with unending raping, kidnapping and killing â and with the Nigerian state unable or unwilling to bring the criminals to justice and protect its citizens â Igangan people cried out to Igboho, a âyouth leaderâ who works for politicians during elections, for help. They have more faith in Igboho than the Nigerian state. He swiftly asked the Fulani to quit. We are playing with fire.