Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, a Kaduna State police official, has threatened southerners living in northern Nigeria with reprisal assaults.
Dan-Taki’s statements came after the barbaric massacre of 16 northerners in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, Edo State.
Dan-Taki made an angry Facebook comment on Tuesday, swearing by Almighty God that northerners will take strong action against southerners.
Dan-Taki 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? Mark my words, after one week you shall see the result.”
In a bid to circumvent mounting criticism following the comment, Dan-Taki changed his first name and restricted access to his Facebook page, limiting users’ ability to view his posts and comments.
An X user simply identified as Uche shared a screenshot of Dan-Taki’s post, tagging Force Public Relations Officer Olumuyiwa Adejobi with the caption, “#Princemoye1, take care of this, sir.”
Adejobi quickly acknowledged the post, stating, “Noted for necessary action. Thanks.”
Chronicle NG reported on Monday that 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing of the hunters from Kano State in Uromi.
The suspects have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation, as confirmed by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo.
The gruesome murder occurred last Thursday when the northerners, en route to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were ambushed by a mob.
Their vehicle was ransacked and guns were found, and they were murdered, sparking nationwide outrage and calls for swift justice.
