Never forget!!!

There are so many pictures circulating the internet of those who were tortured and killed in the recent northern Nigeria crisis. I have just picked some of those who lost their lives so that we can say a little prayer for them and their loved ones. It is so sad what happened to these young promising youths and that is why we must not forget them. Their death must not be in vain. Since the Nigerian government are so cowardly in addressing the issue on ground, then it is left for us to come up with ways to make sure that none of these innocent victims are forgotten. I am ashamed of the leaders of Nigeria. They failed to protect their citizens and have not shown any reaction to what has happened. The government thinks that after few months, people will forget and move on and in a way, people will move on but the pain still remains. What are they going to do to ensure that this does not happen again? It just seems like they (Nigerian government) do not care about its people.

                                             Ukeoma Aik (Source: http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com)
He was a graduate and on youth service serving his father's land. The manner he was killed is unprintable. He committed no crime. For more stories on him and how he was killed, please visit http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com. I must warn you that the pictures you may see are not for the faint hearted.

                                                     Obinna Okpokiri


Obinna actually studied in the UK and went back home to serve his country. To think he was killed by his own people in his own country and in the manner he was killed. Such a waste of life. May God give their families and loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.

Anslem Nwazema

Anselem was also a graduate serving his father land and how is he compensated for this. He was murdered by these demons in human flesh and to think that the government has not made much effort in condemning these atrocities. With the manner of killings that went on, the government should be on the news every single day, condemning these heinous acts, looking for solutions and talking to the victims and their families. There are many more who lost their lives but these are the only pictures I came across. I hope their death is not just swept under the carpet and forgotten. Please do say a prayer for Nigeria and other countries going through conflict. It is always the innocent that pay the price. May all those who lost their souls find peace in the bosom of God Almighty. Amen!!!

Why????

I have not been blogging for a long time now. I have been overwhelmed by my research and have been so stressed. I am feeling much better now and I am glad to say that I am back to blogging. Have you heard of the recent killings in Nigeria? Well, it all started because of the election results. Some groups were unhappy, then  took to the streets and started killing their fellow human beings.The question on my mind is why? Why would anyone think that justice is carried out by killing innocent citizens who have nothing to do with the outcome of the elections. When I first heard of the killings, my heart skipped. As you know, I was born and bread in the North of Nigeria where these atrocities are taking place. My family and friends still live in the North. Immediately the news broke, friends started calling me to check if my mum was safe. I was calling all those I knew and the stories I heard were chilling. People were stopped randomly and killed. It turned into a religious and tribal conflict. There were bodies everywhere.The killings spread to other parts of the North with heart breaking stories of how innocent men, women and children were burnt, slaughtered and killed. Friends in the North updated their face book pages to tell of their own account. No food, no water, no electricity, no fuel and just a situation of desperation. I wept for my country. I can understand what they are going through. I witnessed the last Kaduna crisis and I must say it was not a child's play. The thought of death being so close, not knowing when you will be killed or how. The cries of people dying, the smoke of houses burning. I could all see and hear these first hand. No one had to tell me the stories because I lived it. It was one of the scariest things I ever witnessed.

The question "why" would never be answered. The anger many Nigerians feel for those who commit such crimes will never be felt by the perpetrators of these heinous crimes. The government of Nigeria has yet again failed its people. The people that they are supposed to be protecting. There is yet to be a serious condemnation for these atrocities from any government representatives or from those who lost the elections whom these people are killing for. What about justice? What about those who lost their loved ones? The feeling I get is that many Nigerians are not happy with all these unnecessary killings. How do people move on and live with one another after these atrocities? We need serious prayers as a country. Here are few pictures that were circulating on Facebook.