“Crime is astronomical in Nigeria. Even university students
go into crime” (Roskin). There are serious religion problems going on in
Nigeria. There was an explosion in Abuja that killed 71 people and injured more
than 100 more. It is being pinned on the “Boko Haram Islamist militant group,
which has staged previous attacks in Abuja” (BBC).
This just
intensifies tensions between religious groups and the people. The explosion
happened to commuters getting on the bus for work.
“The
Nigerian government had said the violence was now contained in a small area of
the north-east” (BBC). Is it really? Nigeria is a fragile state and has been for a long time. Although this explosion
has been contained, is that going to stop the ongoing violence in Nigeria? Probably
not. The government has to contain crime and stop corruption in all level in
order to have a more peaceful society. Of course this will have to start with actual
democracy and a stable government in Nigeria.http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-27018751
Crime and corruption is everywhere. America is a place has the most prisoners, but we never really hear about that. It is crazy to think about how many countries are police states. At least there are not religious violent groups in America, or if there are the FBI probably keeps a close tab on them.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if there is going to be a military coup in Nigeria, since you mention that it a fragile state.