Nigeria’s Copycat Culture: From Businesses to Kidnapping, Imitation Takes a Dangerous Turn
By; Al Humphrey Onyanabo
Ah, Nigeria, the land of copycats. It seems that no business or trend is safe from being replicated and ultimately ruined by the eager imitators. From the humble pure water business to fancy fast food joints, petrol stations, and even cyber cafes, Nigerians just can’t resist the urge to jump on the bandwagon and mess it all up.
And let’s not forget the intriguing world of church business. Who can resist the allure of easy money? Nigerians seem to believe that if one church can make a fortune, why not start their own and cash in on the faithful’s donations? It’s a never-ending cycle of copy, paste, and regret.
But it’s not just the business realm that suffers at the hands of copycats. Kidnapping has also become quite the trendy money-making venture. Nigerians have taken a good look at the market, studied the demand, and decided to plug themselves into this lucrative trend. And what better place to practice their craft than Abuja, the hotspot of kidnapping activities?
These audacious individuals have no qualms about walking into people’s homes and snatching up their victims. After all, why bother with security when Nigeria’s defenses are as porous as a sponge? And in a recent incident in Ekiti, a busload of innocent nursery school children fell victim to these copycat kidnappers. Demanding a hefty N10 million per child, they have clearly overestimated the financial capabilities of desperate parents in a country where finding even a fraction of that amount is a monumental struggle.
It’s high time we called upon the Nigerian security agencies to step up their game and embrace the wonders of technology in crime detection. It’s a simple equation really – kidnappers use phones, and phones can be tracked. Surely, the authorities can connect the dots and put an end to this troubling trend. It’s time for them to wake up from their slumber and realize the power of technological advancements in combating crime.
So let this be a wake-up call to Nigerians and the Nigerian security agencies alike. We must break free from the cycle of imitation and mediocrity. Instead of blindly copying others, let us strive for originality and innovation. And let the security agencies embrace technology, not only to track kidnappers but to create a safer and more secure Nigeria for all its citizens. It’s time to rise above the copycat syndrome and build a future that we can truly be proud of.
By; Al Humphrey Onyanabo ( The StoryTeller)
Tel; 07054674906, 08109975621
Email Nigeria360online@gmail.com