Former Niger Delta militant, General Asabuja, has fired back at critics who petitioned security agencies after a video of him displaying rifles went viral online. In the video, he expressed frustration at being singled out while others who commit similar offences across the country appear to face no consequences, highlighting what he perceives as selective enforcement of the law.
In the viral clip, Asabuja addressed the public directly, questioning why he was specifically targeted. He insisted that Nigerians should also petition authorities about bandits and armed groups operating in other regions of the country instead of focusing solely on him.
“Wetin una dey petition me for? Wetin una dey petition General Asabuja for? He shows gun, he shows rifles. Make una petition Fulani people now. Petition bandits now. Why is my own different?” he stated, emphasizing his point about perceived inconsistencies in law enforcement.
He further made a sarcastic declaration about changing his identity to highlight what he sees as biased treatment: “Okay, I’m a bandit for Niger Delta. I don agree. I’m a Fulani. My papa from Fulani for peace to reign, my mother from Niger Delta, Rivers State. Because when Fulani do something, they dey go free. Fulani people come and adopt me. I’m a Fulani man. God bless Nigeria.”
The remarks have provoked mixed reactions on social media
The video has since generated a flurry of reactions across multiple social media platforms. @Kingkosec criticized the attitude toward armed groups, stating, “Instead of fighting terrorists, they are petting them to the extent they now come live on TikTok making mouths.”
Another user, @U_y_a_i, commented on the sarcastic remark about changing his tribe, noting, “His ‘joke’ about changing his tribe hits so hard because everyone knows exactly where the problem lies. We are all tired of this selective justice.”
@Kingkhone4real faulted the former militant for brandishing weapons publicly, warning of the influence on young people: “Oga, relocate to the creeks. You cannot be brandishing weapons while living among law-abiding citizens in the city. You are a bad influence on the younger generation. You are breaking the law,” he wrote.
The incident has reignited discussions about national security, selective enforcement, and the perceived preferential treatment given to certain armed groups in Nigeria. Many citizens are calling for more equitable law enforcement and stronger regulations to prevent the public display of weapons, especially by individuals with a history of militancy.
Asabuja’s video underscores ongoing tensions surrounding the treatment of ex-militants, armed groups, and the broader conversation on safety and accountability across different regions of Nigeria.
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“I’m now a Fulani man from the Niger Delta, since it’s only Fulani people that do something and go scot-free in Nigeria.”👀👀
-Former Niger Delta militant, General Asabuja responding to those who petitioned him for showcasing rifles online. pic.twitter.com/pPrC54yvrk
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) November 28, 2025
The situation has sparked ongoing debates about accountability, the role of social media in amplifying controversial acts, and the broader implications for public safety in urban centers, particularly when former militants flaunt weapons online without facing immediate legal repercussions.