kay29000:
People are making all this seem as if the military went to a community and opened fire on a bunch of innocent civilians. Have you guys watched the video? These people had machetes in hand, and were shouting allah akbar, and a top military officer walked into their midst, not carrying for his life, and even shouted out an order to his boys "DON'T SHOOT." He walked in there, and faced one of the shi'ite men, one on more, and pleaded with him to control the mob. He and others begged this people for 10 good minutes...I mean, top military men begging you just to let them pass in peace. Come on!

So the only solution was to kill them all abi?

Young Man your point is Noted, In the Fullness of Time you shall know my Reply and appreciate my Initial silence. Thank you for your support and understanding my people.

It's not just the issue of the shiites, on so many levels buhari's silence is portraying him as a failing leader. Here are some:

1. The 6 months it took to form a cabinet: No one has yet explained to us why it took so long.

2. The Chibok girls issue is no longer given even lip service.

3. The present crushing fuel scarcity does not even seem to be a matter of concern to Aso Rock. I believe Nigerians deserve some explanations, heck even excuses would suffice.

4. The free falling naira against the dollar, and the free wheeling economy warrant some sort of assurances from government. So far not a word.

5. The shiite massacre and the whereabouts of El Zakzaky. PMB needs to make a nationwide statement to calm nerves.

Information and assurances are the very least we expect of a leader, but sadly PMB is giving endless weapons to his detractors to reinforce their dissent.

Someone needs to wake this man up to his responsibilities.

Let's give him time, he will speak about it to foreign media when next he travels. Why are we expecting too much, has Buhari ever spoken to us directly since he relocated to Aso Rock?

sweatlana:

300 nonviolent civilians are killed by the army in cold blood a nd the president keeps silent? Only in Nigeria
Since when did the punishment for a road block become a death sentence?

non-violent you say
did you watch the video?
Carrying cutlasses knives and the rest
but what stopped them from letting the COAS to pass then continue with what ever it is that's so important to them that they are doing sef?
Not like chairs or speakers was on the road that will make it so difficult for them cos they have to move stuff from the road
just like that!
Abeg go and ask what it means to be the chief of army staff. if that man had turned back enh
You and i will never have peace again in this country
#fact

I'm one of PMB's staunchest supporters but he disappointed me in this one. I'm beginning to have the sense that he is what people accuse him of, A bigot! I have a feeling that because he is Sunni his WAHHABIST sentiments got the better of him because the massacre happened to Shittes. I know some sunnis who were happy about the massacre but also know some who are more human and felt human blood should not be wasted in this way no matter what. In fact, one sunni told me he regretted voting PMB. Whatever the issue, how can 1000 people die in your country and you did not utter a single statement of regret? I can't imagine any of the western Presidents do that.

Question is, Is the Chief of Army staff's movement worth more than the blood of 1000 people? I know that a western country's General would turn back rather than engage in mindless massacre of his own citizens. Even if someone shot at the Army Chief as the Army alleged, How is it that their use of minimum force resulted in 1000 deaths. How's that for a collateral damage for returning fire to neutralize threats? How come after the Army Chief had passed, soldiers returned there with more reinforcements to continue the killing and even demolished houses? I thought the matter was just about mere passage of the Army Chief.

Only 100 people died in the last terrorist attack in France and the entire world was outraged and there were outpourings of condolences here and there but here, 1000 slaughtered by our own Army and yet, NO WORD from our President. Too BAD!

Either he is sunni or he's irresponsible

kay29000:
People are making all this seem as if the military went to a community and opened fire on a bunch of innocent civilians. Have you guys watched the video? These people had machetes in hand, and were shouting allah akbar, and a top military officer walked into their midst, not carrying for his life, and even shouted out an order to his boys "DON'T SHOOT." He walked in there, and faced one of the shi'ite men, one on more, and pleaded with him to control the mob. He and others begged this people for 10 good minutes...I mean, top military men begging you just to let them pass in peace. Come on!

just listen to yourself... So that's Enuf justification for killing a year old baby and her dad? Some Nigerians have fuckd up brains.

Islamic terrorist.

Baba does not speak in Nigeria. He will speak when he travels out in due course.
To the APC zombies, if it was GEJ now they could have pulled down the whole nation.
I hate zombies, for easy definition check Fela's song

kay29000:
People are making all this seem as if the military went to a community and opened fire on a bunch of innocent civilians. Have you guys watched the video? These people had machetes in hand, and were shouting allah akbar, and a top military officer walked into their midst, not carrying for his life, and even shouted out an order to his boys "DON'T SHOOT." He walked in there, and faced one of the shi'ite men, one on more, and pleaded with him to control the mob. He and others begged this people for 10 good minutes...I mean, top military men begging you just to let them pass in peace. Come on!

Yes I have seen the video. Did you see any killing in the video? No! A lot happened from the point where the edited video ended and the killing. How do you explain the demolition of Zak zaky ' house the second day? Don't be fooled. Buhari ordered that killing because he is sunni. And why hasn't he addressed the nation on the killings

omogin:
Either he is sunni or he's irresponsible

or both

kay29000:
People are making all this seem as if the military went to a community and opened fire on a bunch of innocent civilians. Have you guys watched the video? These people had machetes in hand, and were shouting allah akbar, and a top military officer walked into their midst, not carrying for his life, and even shouted out an order to his boys "DON'T SHOOT." He walked in there, and faced one of the shi'ite men, one on more, and pleaded with him to control the mob. He and others begged this people for 10 good minutes...I mean, top military men begging you just to let them pass in peace. Come on!

Does this justify the army's actions.
we are talking about the lives of even women and children here.
must Ur support for APC overshadow Ur sense of reasoning .
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

i guess he saying:

i guess he is saying:

ayindejimmy:

the presidnt cant be making statement on everybody the military killed. The Chief Security Officer of Kaduna is already on d case.
Any statement the presidnt make now wil be used against him by haters in d court of Public Opinion.
Its better he remain silent on this one bicos it's double egded

Why were u guys now haranguing jonathan not only to make a statement after keeping quiet for two days to ascertain the veracity of the missing chibok girls scam,but also mandated him to go find the girls when borno state had a chief security officer in the person of Shettima? Why this double speak?

Some people think that military men have all the right to kill at will. They do not know that the law empowers only the police to deal with the civilians. The soldiers actions against civilians remain illegal anytime any day. For the sake of those who do not understand how the law operates, what the army needed to do when the shiites blocked the road was to retreat and invite the police to help them clear the road. The police will use tear gas and other equipment used in dispersing a mob. The army will think that people will look down on them if they call police for assistance but they should be professional in their duties irrespective of people's misinformed opinion about them. That is why they undergo some trainings. They are expected to play according to the rules of engagement.

I really doubt if there are intelligent minds on NL these days, so you expect the president to address the nation on any trivial issue that comes up. After the relevant authorities concerned have done the needful, you still want him to hold a press conference to explains the military actions to the world. For ones, people should reason like intellectuals and not br unreasonable blinded by their political affiliations. The office of the presidency is a dignified one, some issues such as this are beneath the office of the presidency. The Military headquarters and the Concerned state government have done the needful. If you are not satisfied.... the court is available drag the FG to court God bless Nigeria

military issue can ever be a sensitive issue, imagine obstructing army chief and u expect d retired army chief to take side in such situation? that can be dangerous to Nigeria security situation. He wouldn't do DAT to avert d wrath of army, and even Shiite populace in Nigeria

kay29000:
People are making all this seem as if the military went to a community and opened fire on a bunch of innocent civilians. Have you guys watched the video? These people had machetes in hand, and were shouting allah akbar, and a top military officer walked into their midst, not carrying for his life, and even shouted out an order to his boys "DON'T SHOOT." He walked in there, and faced one of the shi'ite men, one on more, and pleaded with him to control the mob. He and others begged this people for 10 good minutes...I mean, top military men begging you just to let them pass in peace. Come on!

And they refused all they could do is to open fire on them? I pray u will not fall a victim of Nigerian extra judicial killings. Continue to support the army here u don't know if it will be same army gun that will send u to early grave but God forbid. be wise in reaching to a conclusion life is sacred and no body has the right to terminate another's persons life cos no one can create ordinary hair in human head.

CHANGE CHANGE.

vivalavida:


Why were u guys now haranguing jonathan not only to make a statement after keeping quiet for two days to ascertain the veracity of the missing chibok girls scam,but also mandated him to go find the girls when borno state had a chief security officer in the person of Shettima? Why this double speak?

u r getn it twisted.
Actions speaks louder than words.
Wat more can i say?
Sinc u'v cal d abduction a scam.
is it save 4 me cal dis same?

tammie24:

non-violent you say
did you watch the video?
Carrying cutlasses knives and the rest
but what stopped them from letting the COAS to pass then continue with what ever it is that's so important to them that they are doing sef?
Not like chairs or speakers was on the road that will make it so difficult for them cos they have to move stuff from the road
just like that!
Abeg go and ask what it means to be the chief of army staff. if that man had turned back enh
You and i will never have peace again in this country
#fact

Thunder fire you there. is the Chief of army staff God? he should have followed another road or turn back why shoot them?.

To those that support the actions of Nigerian Army against the Shiites, may your family also be massacred by this same army. Amen.

jakiedudu:
PMB's silence after the brutal massacre of shiites last weekend is an indication that he endorsed the actions of the army. This attitude will send negative signals to the international community especially Iran that Nigerian govt sees nothing wrong in killing shia groups.

does Iran say anything when those shia group with cutlasses massacre christians? are you telling me if those soldiers were unarmed Christians they would have walked free? so did Mohammed build any highways for Nigeria so that muslims can close? abeg

Deepfreezer:
Thunder fire you there. is the Chief of army staff God? he should have followed another road or turn back why shoot them?.

your ignorance knows no bounds
did i say the COAS is God?
I will be wasting precious time engaging you cos you seem like someone who would stand and argue with an armed soldier.
I would engage an intelligent person and not a dumbass like you!

stifej:
I really doubt if there are intelligent minds on NL these days, so you expect the president to address the nation on any trivial issue that comes up. After the relevant authorities concerned have done the needful, you still want him to hold a press conference to explains the military actions to the world. For ones, people should reason like intellectuals and not br unreasonable blinded by their political affiliations. The office of the presidency is a dignified one, some issues such as this are beneath the office of the presidency. The Military headquarters and the Concerned state government have done the needful. If you are not satisfied.... the court is available drag the FG to court God bless Nigeria

You are sick. The murder of over 100 people is trivial. No wonder the world treats Nigerians and its citizens as trash that don't deserve to live among civilized people of other nations.
Was this not one of the things GEJ was accused off, the disappearance of the chibok girls and the government's deafening silence.

femiero:


Yes I have seen the video. Did you see any killing in the video? No! A lot happened from the point where the edited video ended and the killing. How do you explain the demolition of Zak zaky ' house the second day? Don't be fooled. Buhari ordered that killing because he is sunni. And why hasn't he addressed the nation on the killings

There is an unedited video on the internet showing soldiers moving from house to house executing innocent people including women and children, this was a day after the road blockade issue.

Akon419:
Bihari is just a dumb, .if there is anyway I could retrieve my vote I gave to this man, I would definitely do. Just old for nothing

God bless u for accepting ur mistake.

killing 300 people and demolishing their homes is very bad and inhumane. Buhari what if ur children were involved,? This is the Nigeria we from the East don't wanna be part of, TUFIAKWA!!!!

kay29000:
People are making all this seem as if the military went to a community and opened fire on a bunch of innocent civilians. Have you guys watched the video? These people had machetes in hand, and were shouting allah akbar, and a top military officer walked into their midst, not carrying for his life, and even shouted out an order to his boys "DON'T SHOOT." He walked in there, and faced one of the shi'ite men, one on more, and pleaded with him to control the mob. He and others begged this people for 10 good minutes...I mean, top military men begging you just to let them pass in peace. Come on!

So that is your justifucation for the massacre. We are talking of people being killed because ". ..the army begged to pass" .Is this the animal kingdom you wished for Nigeria. And do you sincerely believe the video you watched is unedited? The initial tread of the video showed a mob that was completely unguided and behaved like animals without brain but the reaction of the army showed they are worse than the mob itself. People said the army killed like that because they are trained to kill and not behave civil and I thought they should have demonstrated that training starting with their family members at home by killing them all at the slightest provocation.

saxywale:

You are sick. The murder of over 100 people is trivial. No wonder the world treats Nigerians and its citizens as trash that don't deserve to live among civilized people of other nations.
Was this not one of the things GEJ was accused off, the disappearance of the chibok girls and the government's deafening silence.

Y bother ur self cos of peeps who hav lost their sense of good judgement? We are firstly human beings then Nigerian then APC or PDP but I'm afraid some peeps are APC and nothing more.

God Bless Nigeria