Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
As reactions still trail last week’s lynching of 16 Fulani hunters from Rivers en route Kano, a Kaduna-based police personnel has vowed revenge against Southerners living in the North.
The police officer, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, who made the threat on his Facebook page, vowed a reprisal action in a week’s time.
Dan-Taki’s swore by the Almighty God not to allow the killing go unpunished.
He wrote: “I swear to Almighty God, we must do something for you guys, have you forgotten all your brothers that are leaving here in the North make my word, after one week you shall see the result.”
Meanwhile, following a barrage of criticism against him over the reprisal threat, Dan-Taki quickly changed his first name on his Facebook page and restricted access to the page.
He also limited users’ ability to view his posts and comments.
An X user, #UcheDIgboezeson, who shared screenshot of the comment called the attention of the Force Public Relations Office Olumuyiwa Adejobi to the post with the caption, “#Princemoye1 take care of this sir.”
Reacting to the statement Adejobi said, “Noted for necessary action. Thanks.”
Meanwhile, tension has continued to build over the jungle justice which has been roundly condemned.
About 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident and transferred to Abuja for investigations.
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State earlier in the week visited Kano State where he commiserated with the family of the victims.
The visit was part of efforts to calm frayed nerves amid growing threats for reprisal attacks.
Kano State Police Command had earlier dismissed as fake news, social media reports that 18-seater bus conveying Igbo passengers were set on fire by a mob in the state as a reprisal to the Edo killing.
Nobody has however, substantiated the alleged reprisal attack.
