A Nigerian man has stirred conversations online after expressing disappointment over what he described as the differing responses of communities to kidnapping incidents in various parts of the country.
In a post shared on social media, the man compared the reaction of youths in an Abia State community to a recent kidnapping incident with the response to a similar security challenge in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
According to him, suspected Fulani herdsmen allegedly abducted several people in an Abia community and demanded a ransom of ₦10 million for their release. He claimed that immediately after the incident, youths in the area mobilised and entered the surrounding forest to assist in search and rescue efforts.
The man further stated that the victims were rescued within 24 hours, describing the outcome as evidence of strong community action and collective responsibility.
Drawing a comparison, he referenced the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso, arguing that local youths had not taken similar action in response to the incident.
Expressing his frustration, he wrote:
“I’m really ashamed to call myself a Yoruba man. Yesterday, some Fulani herdsmen kidnapped people in Abia State and demanded a ₦10 million ransom. Immediately, youths in the community mobilised, stormed the bush, and assisted in the search efforts. The victims were rescued within 24 hours. Did you hear about it on social media? Meanwhile, since the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers, the youths in Ogbomoso cannot even enter the bush. As a Yoruba man, I’m ashamed to be one.”
The post quickly gained traction online, attracting mixed reactions from social media users. While some agreed with his views and praised community-led efforts in tackling insecurity, others argued that security situations vary across locations and should not be directly compared.
The discussion has also reignited conversations about community policing, local vigilance groups, and the role residents can play in supporting security agencies in combating kidnapping and other criminal activities.
As the debate continues, many Nigerians have called for stronger collaboration between communities and security operatives to address the growing challenge of insecurity across the country.
“I’m Really Ashamed To Call Myself a Yoruba Man. Yesterday, Some Fulani Herdsmen K!dn@pped People In Abia State And Demanded a N10M Ransom. Immediately, Youths Of The Community Mobilised, Stormed The Bush And Assisted In The Search Efforts. The Victims Were Rescued Within 24Hrs.… pic.twitter.com/J6AboEVHHW
— Somto Okonkwo (@General_Somto) June 13, 2026