Yes, there are killings in Nigeria, regrettably so. Every human being deserves to be protected from harm. But tell me if there are no killings in Trumpland.
Meta Technology company, headquartered in Menlo Park, California in Trump’s United States of America, owns Meta AI, which reports that “killings in the United States are a pressing concern, with various factors contributing to the issue”. Here are some key points.
Go on Meta AI:
Police killings: Law enforcement officers have been involved in numerous killings, with 30,800 deaths attributed to police violence between 1980 and 2018, according to a University of Washington study. This number is 17,100 more than reported by the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS).
Gun violence: The US experiences high rates of gun violence, with 46,728 firearm-related deaths in 2023, equivalent to 14.0 per 100,000 people. Suicides accounted for 58% of these deaths, while homicides made up 38%.
Mass shootings: The country has witnessed numerous mass shootings, including the 2022 Buffalo shooting and the Robb Elementary School shooting, resulting in significant loss of life.
Racial disparities: Non-Hispanic Black people are disproportionately affected by police killings and gun violence, with a mortality rate 13 times higher than whites in the 25-44 age group.
Underreporting: Police killings are often undercounted, highlighting the need for accurate data collection and transparency.
Some notable cases include:
George Floyd: Killed by Minneapolis police in 2020, sparking widespread protests.
Terence Crutcher: Shot and killed by Oklahoma police in 2016 while unarmed and walking towards his car with hands up.
Justine Damond: Shot and killed by Minneapolis police in 2017 after calling 911 to report a possible assault.
These incidents underscore the need for addressing systemic issues and promoting accountability within law enforcement agencies.
Thank you, Meta AI.
Donald Trump and his crowd alleged that there’s Christian persecution in Nigeria. They must be referencing their own Nigeria.
There are criminals in Nigeria, just as America or any other country has its own massive share. In carrying out their nefarious act, the Nigerian criminals and their American counterparts are blind to factors like religion, race, etc. You pose something the criminal needs, he disposes you of it in the best way he can.
Trump’s (or his America’s) motive is not hidden. A nondenominational Christian, Trump is now the one behaving more Catholic than the Pope!
Politics is in the air again in Nigeria. And, as it is in war, all is fair in politics. Three years ago when Bola Tinubu picked a fellow Muslim to run with him the race for Nigeria’s presidency, massive attempts were made internally and externally to exploit our religious fault lines. But in the end, the Nigerian spirit of religious harmony prevailed through the ballots and at the various levels of judicial interventions.
Undoubtedly, 2027 is the raison d’être for Trump’s “love” for Nigeria, using the Christian population as a decoy.
The Nigerian situation requires a Nigerian solution. All people of faith know that working together with the authorities is the way to go, and many of them are already voicing out and acting in that direction.
America has no moral to teach Nigeria in terms of the sanctity of the human lives, or religion.
Akintunde is a public relations consultant and online newspaper publisher
