Hausa Man Narrates Alleged Ethnic Profiling During Keke Ride from Sango to Mokola in Ibadan

A Facebook user, Ibrahim Shehu Hunkuyi, has shared a disturbing experience he allegedly encountered in a road trip along the Sango-Mokola road in Ibadan, raising concerns about ethnic stereotyping and growing mistrust among Nigerians.

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According to Hunkuyi, the incident occurred while he was returning from Sango and boarded a commercial tricycle (Keke Napep) heading towards Mokola Roundabout. He said the atmosphere in the tricycle changed after he received a phone call and began speaking Hausa.

The Facebook user claimed that some passengers immediately became suspicious upon hearing him converse in Hausa. He alleged that one passenger openly expressed fear, saying he did not want to be kidnapped by bandits simply because a Hausa-speaking individual was in the vehicle.

Hunkuyi further stated that the situation escalated when another comment linked the issue to Islam and Muslims, a development he described as shocking and unfair.

He lamented what he sees as a growing trend of profiling innocent Hausa, Hausa-Fulani, and Fulani individuals based on the criminal activities of a few bad actors. According to him, such assumptions have led to harassment and, in some cases, violence against people who have no connection to criminal activities.

While acknowledging that every ethnic group has individuals who engage in wrongdoing, he stressed that it is unjust to judge an entire tribe by the actions of a minority.

Hunkuyi also commended the people of the South West, particularly Yoruba communities, for their long-standing tradition of tolerance and peaceful coexistence with people from different ethnic backgrounds. He appealed for continued understanding and urged Nigerians to avoid making statements that could fuel division or ethnic hatred.

He called on security agencies to intensify efforts in tackling insecurity and protecting innocent citizens from discrimination and wrongful suspicion.

The post has since generated conversations on social media, with many Nigerians emphasizing the need for unity, tolerance, and mutual respect among the country's diverse ethnic and religious groups.

“Being Hausa does not make someone a criminal,” Hunkuyi stated, urging Nigerians to reject stereotypes and embrace peaceful coexistence.