'The
brutality of the military and the paramilitary in Nigeria can actually make
madmen out of sane people.
The man in
this picture got his car impounded by Road safety officials around Mararaba
axis of Abuja, for lack of having his complete vehicle particulars. He is said
to be a kabu kabu driver who goes by the name John. He usually plies the
Mararaba, Abuja axis. Eye witness account says that because he dared to argue
with them, the FRSC officials called upon soldiers to help assist them in
disciplining the man. Trust our Nigerian soldiers. They beat the man, rolled
him in a pool of stagnant water and tore off his clothes, leaving him stark
nakd, under the full glare of motorists and passersby. They say he who is down
needs fear no fall. Rather than cower in shame, the man caused a major hold up.
He blocked the highway in protest amidst cheers from spectators in solidarity
with him. With stones in both hands, he dared any motorist to pass. Of course
no one wanted a stone to land on their heads or cars, so they kept their
distance.
I wonder
when our military will learn to start treating civilians as humans and not
animals'.
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