In Borno State, Nigeria, a government official, Commissioner Saina Buba, made a troubling statement saying he would cut off the fingers of people who pointed at government officials. This comment was made during a public event and was aimed at opponents of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party. He also mentioned that those who support the party would be rewarded while those who do not would face punishment. His remarks caused a lot of anger and criticism from the public and civil society groups, who felt that such threats were dangerous and against democratic values. After facing backlash, Buba initially did not apologize, claiming there was no real opposition in Borno. However, the police announced they would investigate his comments, calling them a criminal offense related to inciting violence. Following this, Buba issued a formal apology, stating that his comments were not meant to be taken literally and that he did not intend to harm anyone's rights. He emphasized that his views did not reflect the beliefs of the APC or the state government, which he claimed respects the rights of all citizens.
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