In the wake of the recent tragic killings in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, where women, children, and innocent lives were brutally taken, Super Eagles captain and Kano Pillars forward, Ahmed Musa, has voiced a powerful call for unity and compassion.
In a heartfelt post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Musa lamented the violent events that have shaken the country, emphasising that such brutality serves as a painful reminder of society’s departure from shared humanity.
He voiced that these occurrences should never be deemed normal, addressing the broader implications of violence that can affect any group, regardless of their geographical, religious, or ethnic backgrounds.
“Today, it’s the North. Tomorrow, it could be the South,” he stated. “Today, it’s a Muslim. Tomorrow, it could be a Christian. Violence does not discriminate—and neither should our compassion or our outrage.”
Musa urged Nigerians to look beyond tribal or religious identities and to recognise the fundamental essence of being human first. “What happened to humanity?” he questioned, reflecting on society’s growing numbness towards the suffering of others simply based on differences in appearance, belief, or language.
The football star’s message resonated widely, calling for collective action and understanding, asserting that we must unite in speaking out for life itself.
As the nation grapples with the aftermath of such violence, Ahmed Musa’s poignant reminder serves as a rallying cry for empathy and solidarity across all divides. “We must unite. We must speak up,” he urged, stressing that our shared humanity is more crucial than ever.
