Yoruba Gang Busted?

By Paul I. Adujie

Lawcareer2007@aol.com

New York, United States

There appear to be a new level of hostilities against Nigerians and Nigeria by Nigerians.

 It is rapidly coming to its unpalatable climax, but, so far, at least, effects are limited to the cyber warriors, a facet of this cyber warfare has crescendo into an American court room.

Nigerians at home and abroad, who frequent the world wide web of the internet and particularly, Nigeria related websites, must have come across the controversies involving Madueke, Rotimi, Ugwuonye, Aluko in the preceding couple of months. The former Nigerian ambassador to the United States was removed. Removed, after what was said to be statements he allegedly made or which were attributed to him. Statements which were reported to be disparaging of a whole group of Nigerians; But some Nigerians suspected political or other machinations were at play.

Thereafter, there have been charges and counter charges by one ethnic group against the other, there have been personal attacks, in verbal and written altercations, some of which have culminated in legal proceedings alleging defamation etc.

Then, on or about May 14, 2009 there was a news report about identity theft in New York City, and it turned out that some Nigerians were involved in the fraudulent crime. And soon enough, some Nigerians reacted to the news by trying to castigate particular ethnic group as being preponderantly involved in such fraudulent practice. A cursory reading of such comment, demonstrated a carryover from the Madueke, Rotimi, Ugwuonye, Aluko etc debate which is already mentioned above.

These two incidents have intensified ethnic baiting and ethnic bashing. Debates about Nigerian national issues are too often beclouded and encrusted in ethnic flame-throwing brawls. It makes me think that most Nigerians have managed to internalize the hatred by others, towards Nigeria and Nigerians. It is rather shameful, that these Nigerians are supposed to be very educated in the western sense. Or shall we just say that these Nigerians are well credentialed? How can call a man educated or enlightened because he has a law degree, engineering degree or a medical degree or a PhD after his name while remaining an ethnic bigot and tribal brawler all the while? I used to think that education broadened human perspectives and horizons!

But what does anyone make of these ethnic warriors? A bigot with fine grammar and in fine clothes and PhD is still a bigot! He is still myopic, parochial and anarchic.

Many issues have therefore come to the fore, for me, two such issues are paramount. And the two issues lead to questions about our national identity and citizenship of Nigeria. And in my view, what happens to Nigeria, good or ill, happens to all Nigerians. Not to particular ethnic group or religion, state or region.

Therefore, it makes eminent sense and good logic that Nigerians would want to defend, protect and preserve Nigeria. Nigeria’s national and international image and pride of place on the world stage, and or global scheme of things should matter to all Nigerians.

Nigerians should take collective pride in the achievement of Nigerians and Nigeria. And when Nigerians or Nigeria receives a public sucker punch, such must be addressed as a collective, in defense of Nigeria and Nigerians. I have over the years, painfully observed the exact opposite. And it is as if it is getting worse. When ever Nigerians or Nigeria is accused, too many Nigerians are quick to point fingers at one ethnic group or the other. Bashing different ethnic group and blaming ethnic groups for different ills and challenges facing Nigeria, has become an escape route for some, instead of confronting and resolving such national challenges.

It is now the vogue for some Nigerians to be too quick to say Nigerians and Nigeria are guilty as charged, even before they consider the facts and before the evidences are presented and a case established against Nigerians or Nigeria. Why are some so quick to condemn other Nigerians and Nigeria?

An observation that I have made, after studying many commentaries by Nigerians in various Nigeria related internet websites is that, Nigerians of various ethnic and language groups put their loyalty and devotion to their ethnic or language group, ahead, over and above, Nigeria’s national interests. It is such that, these Nigerians… more correctly, these ethnic champions and tribal bigots, would engage others monumental debates in prodigious and rigorous defense of their ethnic or tribal domain.

These same persons would not spare a zilch percent of their vermillion flares of vigorous defense energy to defend Nigeria! This, in plain talk, means that, the ethnic and tribal bigots would manufacture phantasmagoric defenses of their group, even if accused of indefensible acts. Whereas, these ostensible logicians, are unable, unwilling and will refuse to murmur or muster any effort in defense, of Nigeria and or Nigerians are accused rightly or wrongly.

It bears repeating here again, that Nigerians, a majority of us, are law abiding and walk the straight and narrow path and we must not have our heads bowed, just because a minority of us, operate outside the laws. Why then, should Nigerians internalize external hatred based on sweeping generalizations toward Nigeria and Nigerians?

Why are some of these Nigerians not asking the right questions such as; how many Nigerians know about, or are responsible for, derivatives or the securitizations of mortgages which led to the global economic meltdown? What percentage of corporate greed and corruption in the current global economic meltdown were insinuated by Nigerians, at home or abroad? Is Bernie Madoff, who with a few others responsible for making more than $70 billion go poof, a Nigerian? Why is it, that Bernie Madoff and some others can wipe out billions dollars in one single swoop of a ponzi -scheme, and no Nigerians is labeling and castigating his ethnic group and country, and yet, some Nigerians are willing to say, that they have corruption and greed in their own DNA? Bernie Madoff is just himself, Jeff Skilling is just himself, Ken Lay is just himself, Governor Blagoveich is just himself, but, Adamu Bola Chike is NIGERIAN? And we must all be cowering and bowed in shame as a collective or we must separate our ethnic group from a collective embarrassment?

Lest some Nigerians forget, it must be mentioned by the way, that fraudsters abroad who are Nigerians are mostly small time fraudsters, in comparison to big time crooks of the world, just ask Enron's Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling and Bernie Madoff etc. Ask Wall Street greed is good crowd.

Why should Nigerians who are not involved in any frauds be branded and castigated by anyone? Why is it, when it comes to Nigeria and Nigerians, one size always seems to fit all? Nigerians should hold heads high. I am holding my head high. I work hard; I am a decent human being comparable to any decent human being from any part of the world.

 It is rather curious is it not? In the world of sports, and in recent times, Nigerian born athletes won medals for their adopted countries; these new countries and the media, never found reason to attribute such medals to Nigeria and let the medal glory reflect on Nigerians and Nigeria. But when it is a crime, they are glad to attribute the negatives to Nigerians and Nigeria? And what is worse? Some Nigerians are ever willing accept and internalize such selectivity?

There are about 150 million Nigerians on earth, and many Nigerians live abroad these days and many Nigerians are assuming new citizenship. It should be noted that in these multitudes, there will be good and the not so good. Happily, there are extraordinary Nigerians, the excellent Nigerians and the good Nigerians and the few that are not so good. What does anyone expect? A perfect multitude

 A great majority of Nigerians abroad possess good education and marketable skills. I therefore do not foresee a situation where a Nigerian doctor, would be passed over by a medical establishment in the United States in favor of a plumber from a nation without "fraudster" image such as what country you may prefer?

Employers who need and prize Nigerians' intellectual human capital will continue to hire Nigerians everywhere in the world and government and businesses will continue to relate to Nigerians and Nigeria, if we define ourselves and assert ourselves.

Billions of America tax payer dollars flowed into Afghanistan and Pakistan during the last ten years... countries where Al Quaieda and Taliban interchangeably are headquartered. How much of these billions flowed into Nigeria? America has more trade and investment in Vietnam, than in Nigeria. America was in a war in Vietnam, 53,000 American troops died. Nigeria has always been best friend of America. Credit card frauds and corruption explains this disparity? Is there corruption in America and Vietnam?

 Afghanistan produces 90% of world narcotics, and I make bold to say, I have never heard or encountered Afghans and Pakistanis in New York, with their heads bowed in shame, embarrassment...for the situations in their countries... I will say the same of Colombians narcotics reputation and Colombians never have this collective embarrassment and shame or self-loathing! Mexicans in America are involved in a great number of murders, gun violence and drug trade and Mexican immigrants are also known to be a hardworking lot and they offer no apologies to anyone and they remain as ubiquitous in America as Tacos, Tequila and Guacamole!

Why are Nigerians always heads bowed and in cowering positions? Someone once said that kneeling is not position of strength! It is our duty, our right and responsibility to define and assert ourselves as Nigerians. As Nigerians, we should bask and celebrate our diversity and engender unity. We must stop denying your Nigerian-ness. It is delusion and self-deceit to pretend that we are anything else, but Nigerians. We should be proactive in dealing with our challenges; instead of hiding behind ethnic and religious facades.

Why are Nigerians abroad more vigorous in the defense of their ethnic group, home state and religion or region, than they would, when Nigeria is attacked? Why are Nigerians more ferocious when something is said of Hausaland, Igboland, Izonland or Yorubaland? Anyone who follows internet forums and debate about Nigerians and Nigeria would be quick to detect the docility in Nigerians when non-Nigerians attack Nigerians and or Nigeria, with or without justifications; and conversely, see the ballistic response, when and if identical charges were made by non-Nigerians against Igboland, Izonland, Hausaland or Yorubaland!

You would be forgiven if you thought Igbo, Izon, Hausa and Yoruba etc are component parts of the multi ethnicities make up of Nigeria! It is the equivalent of wishing Armageddon on entire human race while somehow wishing no ill or evil to your ethnic group which is an intricate part of the human race! How could you want to detonate atomic nuclear bomb unto the geographic space of Nigeria, while at the same time hoping that a parochial and myopic goodwill toward your ethnic group, would extricate your ethnic group from the atom-nuclear blast with which you seek to wipe Nigeria off the map of the earth? How disingenuous or imbecilic-moronic could you be?

The act of serving, protecting and preserving Nigeria, is the beginning of elemental wisdom, for any Nigerian who seeks to preserve his religion, region, state, ethnicity etc. To think and or act otherwise, is simply tantamount to imbecilic infantilism, the act of shooting yourself in your feet or acting at cross-purposes with your best interests in the context of place, consistent with the best interests of the Nigerian nation as an indivisible whole.

How can anyone wish his heart well, while wishing entire body rot and disintegration? How can anyone wish to preserve his kidneys or liver, without a care for the rest of his entire body?

Nigerians should learn to bury the ethnic and religious hatchets. We as Nigerians must learn keep head up, chin high we should not internalize the sweeping generalizations against us. We have integrity, in its abundance. We should aspire and strive to thrive in every part of the world in which we may now live. We are part of the universal and global citizenship; we should no feel diminished in status and stature, because there are some persons born in Nigeria who do not live perfect lives.

Nigerians ought to realize that there are immigrants everywhere these days, those other immigrants are just as perfect imperfect as you and me, avoid blemish, but do not rub the blemishes of others on your own face. Other immigrants have imperfect countries hence they emigrate as like Nigerians do. Nigerians are not inferior to anyone. Nigerian immigrants are not inferior to other immigrants; if anything it is the case, that Nigerian immigrants frequently have more education and skills than most!

I find the nature and tone of comments by some Nigerians very disheartening. We must never lose sight of the fact that virtues and vices have no ethnicity or nationality. Virtues and vices are not Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba etc. Virtues and vices are not Nigerian, virtues and vices are human traits in their universality.

Here it must be understood that I abhor criminals. All criminals! I do not like criminals. And I therefore take the view that criminals are criminals are criminals; and that virtues and vices are universal, not peculiar, unique or especial, to Nigerians and Nigeria.

Robot  # 1 | 19.05.2009 00:50

Yoruba Gang Busted? By Paul I. Adujie Lawcareer2007@aol.com New York, United States There appear to be a new level of hostilities against Nigerians and Nigeria by Nigerians. It is rapidly coming to its unpalatable climax, but, so far, at least, effects are limited to the cyber warriors, a facet of this cyber warfare has crescendo into an American court room. Nigerians at home and abroad, who frequent the world wide web of the internet and particularly, Nigeria related websites, must have come across the controversies involving Madueke, Rotimi, Ugwuonye, Aluko in the preceding couple of months. The former Nigerian ambassador to the United States was removed. Removed, after what was said to be statements he allegedly made or which were attributed to him. Statements which were reported to be disparaging of a whole group of Nigerians; But some Nigerians suspected political or ot...Read the full article.

person  # 2 | 19.05.2009 05:27

Oga Paul 90% of the Nigerians who are ferociously protective, defensive, and loyal to their ethnic groups are 40 years and older. If you check the Nigerian Internet websites they are the age group engaged in ethnic rancor. There is a good explanation for their state of mind. They are the ones who witnessed tribal schisms through the Nigerian civil war. In that war that generation found protection and peace only among their own ethnic groups. You can't blame them completely because their experiences are not the same with the younger generation. You can't raise children under wars and tribal bigotry and expect them to think otherwise. College education is not going to wipe out their experiences and images of ethnic hatred and war. With time, and the passage of that generation, a generation that sees itself as true Nigerians will emerge.

datuouwadaberechi  # 3 | 19.05.2009 07:21

interesting article with challenging points. i appreciate. also agree with first comment about the preponderance of ethnic bigotry among d older generation. could this mean that introduction of FEDERAL CHARACTER probably is working to some extent?

Zuma  # 4 | 19.05.2009 07:51

I agree, most of the negative ethnic sentiments are engineered, perpetrated, fostered and propagated by the older generations amongst Nigerians. Just like you would find racists groups around the world. Only time can erode such feelings and substitute them with all-inclusive ones. Nigerians do not see them Nigerians except for show in most cases or when there is the need to cheat the other. Most Nigerians favor 'tribal' sentiments because it is the only way they can cope having lived through a lot of intrigues and distrust dealing with one another. Hopefully, the future generation having never learned where their villages are or to speak any Nigerian language would appreciate the need for unity.

eire  # 5 | 19.05.2009 08:01

Sir, The article is an intelligent, lucid and well thought out commentary to ethnic bashing in Nigeria and among Nigerians, but I have to be honest with you. It will be naive and inept not to highlight those parts of the Nigerian cancer that eats at the soul of every single Nigerian anywhere in the world. Let it be known that every single Nigerian is not responsible for the negativity that beclouds us all. There is a cancer at the fore of our problems, that cancer comes from some Nigerians, government, politicians, some ethnic groups and some criminals. The problem of Nigeria is fear, laziness, lack of honesty and political correctness has ensured we continue to put up with the same issues from nearly 5 decades when these matters could have been identified to certain persons and institutions; name them, shame them and then proceed to cut that cancer out. What I am trying to say is that in the US for example, the mostly likely drive by shooter is an African American but when the crime is reported it is called a black crime (that is any black person from France to Timbuktu), whereas if it had been a white crime the western media might call it the Detroit motorbike gang or white trailer park trash from West Virginia. Nigeria is being placed in the list of terrorist countries (axis of evil) because the Northern part of Nigerian(our Muslim brothers) have decided to behave like some middle eastern terrorists who they have more ties to than the southern part of Nigerian. So, should we keep quiet and not name this as a northern muslim problem and then proceed to deal with it using local and international support because we want to be politically correct? I have just returned from a holiday to Thailand where quite a number of Nigerians of the Igbo ethnicity who want to get rich quick and make name in their villages using drugs money, have been incarcerated indefinitely while some are awaiting death sentences. Now, should we highlight the fact that these men are igbos mainly? If we do highlight it without raising ethnic sentiments could we then perhaps use such a highlight to address the issue among igbos leaders and among the community? There is in the Huston area and other parts of the US, and from what I saw in the United Kingdom most Nigerian frausdsters have some sort of Yoruba or Benin name, it is not co-incidence that credit card and bank fraud is persisitent among the South western Nigerian population, perhaps we should keep quiet and call it a black or Nigerian crime rather than reach out to our brothers of that extraction on how we can change the mentality. I think we all get the message here; I am not going to be quiet with any issues so as to be politically correct. Most Paedophiles and serial killers are white caucasian males, many muggers are western born blacks, many 419 persons are nigerians from the south and the likely Islamic terrorist in Nigeria is a hausa/fulani muslim. We cannot resolve these issues if we keep our mouths shut all in name of ethnicity. That is why Nigeria is having problems moving forward!

maikanodahiru  # 6 | 19.05.2009 10:33

When was Nigeria placed among the list of terrorist nations?

Anioma777  # 7 | 19.05.2009 10:51

A very good article. I have always said and will keep saying it. NIGERIA NEEDS TO HAVE TRUE RECONCILIATION and then maybe we might start seeing a difference. I know there was an attempt at the OPUTA PANEL, but lets be honest did the participants take it serioulsy or genuinely want reconciliation on their part. My parents and many others of their generation of different tribes I have had talks with, told me that before the civil war and pre and post independence whilst most people where proud of their ethnic origin it was not really an issue. Granted some people had strong feelings about who they will marry based on having similar culture and more importantly language. But by inlarge it was not cast in stone more like a preference. Former head of state Gowon implemented the NYSC programme which whilst I was not fortunate to take up might have gone some way in helping the ONE NIGERIANESS!!!! I dont think tribalism is limited to 40+ or any age group. By nature if your that way inclined or brought up that way you will most likely make it a generation trait. To be honest,my only prejudice is that I want and desire an Anioma state,keep the Igbo language and preferably if I decide one day my batchelor career should end:D marry someone that speaks the same language.But the latter is not cast in stone because I could well meet a woman who captures my heart who is Yoruba,Bini, Hausa,Urhobo,Tiv...etc. So long as she is Nigerian.I will defend my ethnic group if I feel its being attacked unjustified by another ethnic group, but I am more likely to defend in a more aggressive manner when an outsider attacks Nigeria. Take for instance Awolowo, I am not happy with his civil war stance and his tribalistic politics, but that does not mean I will now look at every Yoruba person and think..."they must have Awolowo's mindset". I look at the individual. The Hausa's are the same, I often think they have ruined Nigeria as leaders abeit with help from Southern collaborators, but again I have to judge each Hausa person on my personal dealings with them. The same for all other ethnic groups in Nigeria. For Igbos, I have met some that are too arrogant,want power at any cost and worship money. Take Azikiwe for instance after the political wranglings in the old western Nigeria, in the East he played politics in removing an Efik man ( his name escapes me now ) from a post he was very competent at do get one of his own kinsmen in there. None of us is without sin or bad deeds, but the point I am trying to make is that we must look at each other on an individual basis. It may sound naive and impossible, but it is wel within our means. I cannot explain it, but OUR DIVERSITY COULD ONE DAY BE OUR STRENGHT is a feeling I have. My parents often tell me there must be a reason why Nigeria has had a few chances to breakup and still stays together. Maybe its God's will who knows. As for the Nigerians who love to bash Nigeria, well its their right and good luck to them and I hope they get maximum satisfaction from their misguided negativity, because no matter which country they hold citizenship, THEY ARE STILL A PRODUCT OF NIGERIA. A GOOD NIGERIA OR BAD NIGERIA IS A COLLECTIVE REFLECTION OF ALL NIGERIANS IN NIGERIA AND ABROAD. I REMAIN OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NIGERIA, AND FELLOW NIGERIANS THAT DONT SHARE THIS VIEW, WHILST I MAY BE ANGRY WITH YOU, THE ANGER IS BORN OUT OF LOVE FOR YOU AND THE COLLECTIVE AWESOME POWER WE POSSESS AS A NATION IF ENHANCED PROPERLY. I AM A NIGERIAN FIRST AND FOREMOST!!! ONE NIGERIA ONE LOVE:D

Beloved  # 8 | 19.05.2009 10:55

Amongst Nigerians, there are some tribes with 'peculiarities'. Just like you would find some peculiarities amongst the human race. There are exceptions to the rule of course, but majority always carries the vote at the end of the day.

UncleTisha  # 9 | 19.05.2009 11:26

=Anioma777;357170>A very good article. I have always said and will keep saying it. NIGERIA NEEDS TO HAVE TRUE RECONCILIATION and then maybe we might start seeing a difference. I know there was an attempt at the OPUTA PANEL, but lets be honest did the participants take it serioulsy or genuinely want reconciliation on their part. My parents and many others of their generation of different tribes I have had talks with, told me that before the civil war and pre and post independence whilst most people where proud of their ethnic origin it was not really an issue. Granted some people had strong feelings about who they will marry based on having similar culture and more importantly language. But by inlarge it was not cast in stone more like a preference. Former head of state Gowon implemented the NYSC programme which whilst I was not fortunate to take up might have gone some way in helping the ONE NIGERIANESS!!!! I dont think tribalism is limited to 40+ or any age group. By nature if your that way inclined or brought up that way you will most likely make it a generation trait. To be honest,my only prejudice is that I want and desire an Anioma state,keep the Igbo language and preferably if I decide one day my batchelor career should end:D marry someone that speaks the same language.But the latter is not cast in stone because I could well meet a woman who captures my heart who is Yoruba,Bini, Hausa,Urhobo,Tiv...etc. So long as she is Nigerian.I will defend my ethnic group if I feel its being attacked unjustified by another ethnic group, but I am more likely to defend in a more aggressive manner when an outsider attacks Nigeria. Take for instance Awolowo, I am not happy with his civil war stance and his tribalistic politics, but that does not mean I will now look at every Yoruba person and think..."they must have Awolowo's mindset". I look at the individual. The Hausa's are the same, I often think they have ruined Nigeria as leaders abeit with help from Southern collaborators, but again I have to judge each Hausa person on my personal dealings with them. The same for all other ethnic groups in Nigeria. For Igbos, I have met some that are too arrogant,want power at any cost and worship money. Take Azikiwe for instance after the political wranglings in the old western Nigeria, in the East he played politics in removing an Efik man ( his name escapes me now ) from a post he was very competent at do get one of his own kinsmen in there. None of us is without sin or bad deeds, but the point I am trying to make is that we must look at each other on an individual basis. It may sound naive and impossible, but it is wel within our means. I cannot explain it, but OUR DIVERSITY COULD ONE DAY BE OUR STRENGHT is a feeling I have. My parents often tell me there must be a reason why Nigeria has had a few chances to breakup and still stays together. Maybe its God's will who knows. As for the Nigerians who love to bash Nigeria, well its their right and good luck to them and I hope they get maximum satisfaction from their misguided negativity, because no matter which country they hold citizenship, THEY ARE STILL A PRODUCT OF NIGERIA. A GOOD NIGERIA OR BAD NIGERIA IS A COLLECTIVE REFLECTION OF ALL NIGERIANS IN NIGERIA AND ABROAD. I REMAIN OPTIMISTIC ABOUT NIGERIA, AND FELLOW NIGERIANS THAT DONT SHARE THIS VIEW, WHILST I MAY BE ANGRY WITH YOU, THE ANGER IS BORN OUT OF LOVE FOR YOU AND THE COLLECTIVE AWESOME POWER WE POSSESS AS A NATION IF ENHANCED PROPERLY. I AM A NIGERIAN FIRST AND FOREMOST!!! ONE NIGERIA ONE LOVE:D I dont think tribalism is limited to 40+ or any age group. By nature if your that way inclined or brought up that way you will most likely make it a generation trait. G B A M ! Quote of the Day

liloldlady  # 10 | 19.05.2009 11:44

=eire;357134>Sir, The article is an intelligent, lucid and well thought out commentary to ethnic bashing in Nigeria and among Nigerians, but I have to be honest with you. It will be naive and inept not to highlight those parts of the Nigerian cancer that eats at the soul of every single Nigerian anywhere in the world. Let it be known that every single Nigerian is not responsible for the negativity that beclouds us all. There is a cancer at the fore of our problems, that cancer comes from some Nigerians, government, politicians, some ethnic groups and some criminals. The problem of Nigeria is fear, laziness, lack of honesty and political correctness has ensured we continue to put up with the same issues from nearly 5 decades when these matters could have been identified to certain persons and institutions; name them, shame them and then proceed to cut that cancer out. What I am trying to say is that in the US for example, the mostly likely drive by shooter is an African American but when the crime is reported it is called a black crime (that is any black person from France to Timbuktu), whereas if it had been a white crime the western media might call it the Detroit motorbike gang or white trailer park trash from West Virginia. Nigeria is being placed in the list of terrorist countries (axis of evil) because the Northern part of Nigerian(our Muslim brothers) have decided to behave like some middle eastern terrorists who they have more ties to than the southern part of Nigerian. So, should we keep quiet and not name this as a northern muslim problem and then proceed to deal with it using local and international support because we want to be politically correct? I have just returned from a holiday to Thailand where quite a number of Nigerians of the Igbo ethnicity who want to get rich quick and make name in their villages using drugs money, have been incarcerated indefinitely while some are awaiting death sentences. Now, should we highlight the fact that these men are igbos mainly? If we do highlight it without raising ethnic sentiments could we then perhaps use such a highlight to address the issue among igbos leaders and among the community? There is in the Huston area and other parts of the US, and from what I saw in the United Kingdom most Nigerian frausdsters have some sort of Yoruba or Benin name, it is not co-incidence that credit card and bank fraud is persisitent among the South western Nigerian population, perhaps we should keep quiet and call it a black or Nigerian crime rather than reach out to our brothers of that extraction on how we can change the mentality. I think we all get the message here; I am not going to be quiet with any issues so as to be politically correct. Most Paedophiles and serial killers are white caucasian males, many muggers are western born blacks, many 419 persons are nigerians from the south and the likely Islamic terrorist in Nigeria is a hausa/fulani muslim. We cannot resolve these issues if we keep our mouths shut all in name of ethnicity. That is why Nigeria is having problems moving forward! Wow!! you do paint with very broad brush strokes, don't you? The hoodlums who snatch bags Under the Mary land bridge in lagos, are western born blacks. The just defeated Tamil Tigers are from Sokoto.

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