Wukari Federation: An Appeal to Reason
Wukari Federation: An Appeal to Reason By Syvanus Dangoji Department of Theatre and Performing Arts, ABU Zaria & Kabiru Danladi Lawanti Department of Mass Communication, ABU Zaria Recently the town of Wukari, in Taraba State has found itself in another avoidable cycle of violence. The incidence which started as a result of misunderstanding related to football led to the death of one person. This led to further vengeance, violence and destruction of lives and properties. It is ironic that this is coming at a time when the Nigerian Super Eagles won the African Cup of Nation in South Africa after 19 years. Football which is regarded as a unifying force where youth should use their energy in sports and exercise became a trigger of conflict that led to this unfortunate development. For the people of Wukari the celebration that should continue after the victory of the Super Eagles was short-lived and replaced by orgy of violence, reprisals and destruction of...