In a recent social media post, Aliyu Kwarbai (@AliyuKwarbai), an active user on X (formerly known as Twitter), revealed a shocking incident involving the Nigerian Army. According to Kwarbai, the father of a 16-year-old boy named Ismail, who was tragically killed by the Nigerian Army, received a mere N300,000 as compensation for his son’s life. The incident reportedly occurred in Samaru, Zaria, under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The announcement has sparked widespread outrage and debate over the value of human life and the adequacy of the compensation offered. Many are questioning how a sum as insignificant as N300,000 could ever compensate for the loss of a young life.
“Is N300,000 a fair price for a child’s life?” Kwarbai questioned in his post, reflecting the sentiments of many who have taken to social media to express their disbelief and anger.
This incident raises critical questions about the accountability and humanity of the Nigerian Army, as well as the broader implications of how the state values and compensates its citizens for such grievous losses. The public is calling for a more substantial and meaningful response from the authorities to address the profound grief and injustice faced by Ismail’s family.
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