The entity called northern Nigeria as I often opine is a conglomeration of self-serving fellows, who daily parade as leaders of thought and conscience for a population that is largely illiterate or semi-literate.

“The Commissioner refused saying that was not their instruction. They were willing to allow the family to leave for Lagos but he was to be flown to Abuja then onwards taken to Nassarawa State. It was clear to us that both the Emir and ourselves were helpless and the police and other security agents were willing to take any measure and use force to achieve their objective.