- Tension erupted in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, after Fulani men were reportedly found with cash and weapons, raising suspicion of possible kidnapping activity.
- The incident has triggered debate online over insecurity and ethnic profiling in Nigeria.
There was serious tension in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State after a group of Fulani men were reportedly found wandering in the community with a bag containing money, a dagger, and a bullet belt.
According to reports shared online, residents raised alarm and accused the men of being suspected bandits who may have been in the area to collect ransom money.
The incident quickly sparked mixed reactions on social media, with Nigerians divided over whether the men were criminals or victims of ethnic profiling.
@Salmanu_Marafa
“This is sad reality nowadays, we are creating more problems with ethnic profiling in this country.”
@AOluwafemi70700
“They are not in Lagos to kidnap poor people, but to kidnap influencial people, politicians business guru etc.”
@NwaAdaIgbo1
“Una dey arrest innocent Fulani wey just come to say happy new year 😂”
@ben_obilo
“This is what profiling can do to an ethnic group. They look innocent but they might not be innocent if properly checked.”
@chinemelumma
“Some people think Lagos State is a safe haven among the south Western states, forgetting that these bandits are movable and can penetrate any where.”
@HusstleMan
“Make end for Yoruba land or south south. The east should be excluded ok my dearest Fulani brothers.”
@real_Hibrahym
“Their brothers have committed so much atrocities there’s now a stereotype. Anyone sees a northerner and their first thought will be that’s a bandit, no benefit of doubt. A disaster is brewing.”
@amah30bg
“Shebi unah don see am. VDM said these ppl no far from lagos.”
