The abduction, death of Rabe Abubakar: A country without sense of shame, outrage

The abduction and subsequent death of Rabe Abubakar have exposed a profound lack of shame and outrage within the nation, according to Usman Sarki. The author invokes Edward Gibbon's assessment of the Roman Emperor Gallienus, a ruler whose genius was "destitute of judgement," to draw a parallel with the country's current state.

Sarki suggests that the disturbing coldness with which such events are met reflects a deeper societal malaise. The failure to express adequate shock or demand accountability for Abubakar's fate, he argues, indicates a nation that has lost its sense of moral outrage. This indifference, the piece implies, is a more contemptible failing than any specific political or social misstep.

The commentary serves as a stark critique of the collective conscience, questioning whether the nation possesses the capacity for genuine shame or righteous anger. By highlighting the perceived apathy, Sarki urges a re-evaluation of the country's ethical compass and its response to grievous injustices.

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And as his genius was destitute of judgement, he attempted every art, except the important ones of war and government.