Lower Than Cow! Outrage Over Army’s N300,000 Compensation To Family Of 16-Year-Old Protest Victim

The Nigerian Army has compensated the family of 16-year-old Ismail, killed during a protest in Kaduna, with N300,000. This amount has sparked outrage online, with many criticizing it as insufficient valuation of the life of the teenager.

In a new development, the Nigerian Army has reportedly compensated the family of Ismail Mohammed, a 16-year-old protester killed in Kaduna, with N300,000. The tragic incident occurred in Samaru, Zaria.

The family received the compensation on August 7, 2024, which has sparked significant outrage across social media.

Many Nigerians are expressing disbelief and anger over the amount offered as compensation, criticizing it as grossly inadequate for the loss of a young life. The discontent is evident from various reactions online, where users are condemning the government and military for what they perceive as a disrespectful valuation of human life.

Critics argue that the compensation reflects broader issues with governance and societal values. They also highlight the inconsistency in handling similar cases across different regions of Nigeria.

Many Nigerians are using this incident to highlight their frustration with how the current administration is handling security and economic problems. The case has sparked calls for the government to rethink how it supports the families of victims and the value it places on human life.

See some reactions below:

@threefaceIdibia: Cow = ₦ 1,000,000
Human being = ₦ 300,000
Welcome to my Ted Talk.

@YoungEmmanuelJ: Just 300k ??, for human lyf ??, how much be cow abeg?

@Nwafresh: Poverty also finds a way to win. 🤦🤦

@jharmo: You took the life of someone’s son and even told the parent/guardian to do a photo oops. To you 300k is equal to the life taken right! You shall one day pay for these atrocities!

@DailyJusticeAct: 300k? Is that a for a cow or compensation for human TRAGEDY..?
That amount can’t even buy a dead cow?
We are talking of about a human being for Christ’s sake.
The deceased family should reject that blood money. It’s an insult.
They should accept nothing less than N10,000,000.00 naira… (TEN MILLION NAIRA)

@NightLaiff: So 1 Nigerian soul lost to Nigerian Army =300k = ($187.5).
40 souls lost during the protest= (300k x40) =12,000,000 naira =($7500).
Ok ok ok ok
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@kingdavido05: Wow for real? Damn it 😳😭😭😤

@Honestina_Ofoha: Can They Buy Cow For That Amount???? Anyways, Na Them Vøtë For Emiløkan 😒🙄.

@_DivineSolution: Sad thing is that the man is cool with the cash. And even the army and government know it.

@chimzytv: I prefer not to speak about this

@mazi_ikanako: NIGERIA!!!!🙆🙆😭😭😭😭😭
Such a WICKED gang of DEM0N!C elements
So that life is worth #300k😳let me break it down for some d!ck heads…

@Lord_of_Nigeria: British guy: How much is a life worth in Nigeria?
Me: Just below £150
British guy: what? 🤯🤯🤯

@Luckyflows: I’m not surprised that the Nigerian army will value a 16yrs old life to be worth 300k….when even their own staffs aren’t paid well. How did we get here !
You’re right; including the fact that he was killed provides important context. Here’s a revised version:

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