Aisha Yesufu Drops Another Critical Statement After Hoodlums Looted Food Truck In Abuja; See What She Said
Aisha Yesufu, a prominent social critic
and human rights activist, has made another controversial statement. following the looting of a truck carrying food items by hoodlums in the Dei- Dei area of Abuja on Monday.
Yesufu, who is known for her outspokenness and activism on various national issues, said that the incident was a sign of a revolution that has started in the country.
She took to her X handle to express her views, saying that the people will not stop at looting trucks, but will also target warehouses, shops, estates, and houses.
“When they are done attacking trucks, they will start with warehouses and shops then estates and houses. The revolution has started, she wrote.
Her statement has sparked mixed reactions from her followers and other social media users, with some agreeing with her, while others criticizing her for inciting violence and anarchy.
Some of her supporters said that the looting was a result of the failure of the government to provide basic amenities and welfare for the masses.
They argued that the people were hungry and desperate, and had no choice but to resort to self-help.
However, some of her critics said that the looting was a criminal act that should not be justified or encouraged by anyone.
They accused her of being insensitive and irresponsible, and urged her to use her influence to promote peace and order, rather than chaos and disorder.
They also warned that the looting could escalate into more violence and insecurity, and affect innocent citizens and businesses.
Recall that a similar incident occurred
over the weekend, when some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, raided a warehouse allegedly belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria, NEMA, and carted away foodstuffs and other items.
The warehouse was said to contain relief materials meant for victims of disasters and emergencies in the country.
The looting of the warehouse and the truck has raised questions about the transparency and accountability of the government and its agencies in the distribution and management of public resources.
It has also exposed the level of poverty
and hardship that many Nigerians are facing, despite the claims of the government that it has implemented
various interventions and palliatives to
cushion the effects of the economic
recession.
News Source;
Daily Post Nigeria
