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Renowned social commentator and bestselling author, Reno Omokri, has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to debunk claims that Hausas and other Northerners do not engage in hunting. Drawing from personal experience in Sokoto and Kebbi, Omokri asserted that hunting has been a long-standing tradition among the Hausa people.
He emphasized that while Fulani (Fulbe) generally do not hunt, Hausas and several Northern ethnic groups have a deep-rooted hunting culture. According to him, their expertise in hunting made them valuable as houseguards in Southern Nigeria, a legacy that persists today.
Omokri referenced historical accounts to support his argument, noting that the British recognized the martial prowess of Hausas, leading to their recruitment into the first Nigerian police force—the Hausa Constabulary—formed in 1879. This unit later evolved into the Nigerian Army.
He also clarified that the term “Hausa-Fulani” is a media construct, insisting that Hausa and Fulani identities remain distinct. Furthermore, he attributed Nigeria’s growing insecurity to the influx of foreign mercenaries from Muammar Gaddafi’s disbanded army after his assassination in 2011.
Omokri’s post, which challenges widespread misconceptions, has sparked significant debate online, further cementing his reputation as a “TableShaker” and a deep thinker in Nigerian discourse.
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