Nigerian Man Sentenced To Be Unalifed By The Hangman's Noose For Defending His Community

[Augusta]

Nigerian Man Sentenced To Be Unalifed By The Hangman's Noose For Defending His Community
On Thursday January 8, 2026, a Kaduna High Court sentenced Victor Solomon, o d3ath by hanging for murder.
Victor Solomon aso nick named Zidane is a Christian from the Adara community in Southern Kaduna, was arrested in 2018 (during the administration of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai) for allegedly defending his community against attacks by Fulani militants.

 

[gwolf666]

The death sentence against Victor Solomon, known as Zidane, for allegedly defending his community in Kaduna, seems to me a reflection of the deep tensions running through Nigeria. Personally, I believe this case cannot be analyzed solely from a legal perspective, but also within the social and political context in which it occurred. The Adara community has faced constant attacks, and Solomon's reaction, although deemed criminal by the court, can be interpreted as a desperate attempt to protect his people. The worrying aspect is that the judicial decision can be seen as a disproportionate punishment, one that ignores the root causes of the conflict and the lack of state security. For me, the most relevant point is that this case opens a debate about justice, self-defense, and human rights. Ultimately, more than a verdict, it is a symptom of the institutional fragility in the region.

 

[eLdavis]

So now it has become a crime to defend? This is one of the major reasons people these days turn a blind eye when they see something going wrong.

 

[Augusta]

So now it has become a crime to defend? This is one of the major reasons people these days turn a blind eye when they see something going wrong.

Yeah there just want people to keep mute even when the thing is wrong.

 

[magnus2022]

This is reason Nigeria is not likely to recover in next fifty years. Government have been infiltrated by islamic extremists and other islamic militants! If the government is compromised, how do you think the country will succeed!