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In the legal annals of 2026, the case of Victor Solomon, known to his Adara community as "Zidane," stands as a chilling monument to a broken justice system. It is a story of a man who did what the state wouldn't—defend his people—and is now being prepared for the gallows while the men who scorched his earth walk free with government stipends.
📍 THE KILLING FIELDS: KASUWAN MAGANI AND THE ADARA MASSACRE
The roots of this injustice reach back to October 2018. In the Kasuwan Magani market of Southern Kaduna, a peaceful Tuesday trading hub turned into a slaughterhouse.
- The Toll: While official police records cited 55 dead, the Adara community counted over 100 Christian traders hacked down or shot.
- The Complicity: Witnesses reported killers murdering victims inside a police post while officers stood by.
- The Royal Execution: Days later, the Adara King, HRH Agom Adara, Dr. Maiwada Galadima, was ambushed after a meeting with the state governor. His aides were executed; the King himself was dragged into the bush and murdered five days later. His wife was left alive only to serve as a messenger of terror.
⚠️ THE DEFENDER’S DILEMMA: WHO IS ZIDANE?
When the state failed to arrest a single killer for the market massacre or the regicide, Victor Solomon—Zidane—stepped into the vacuum. A local hero of the Adara Development Association, Solomon led community defense efforts to prevent the total annihilation of his village.
The Two-Court Trap
On January 6, 2026, the Kaduna State High Court sentenced Zidane to death by hanging. The legal gymnastics used to secure this verdict are staggering:
- Trial A (2024): Solomon was tried on charges of conspiracy and attempted homicide. A High Court acquitted him, citing a lack of evidence.
- Trial B (2026): Under a separate charge (KDH/KAD/78C/2020), the state tried him again on "similar facts" but elevated the crime to culpable homicide. This time, they secured a death sentence.
The current administration under Governor Uba Sani calls this "due process." The Adara community calls it a targeted judicial execution of a survivor.
🔥 THE SICK JOKE: OPERATION SAFE CORRIDOR
While Zidane waits for the noose, the Nigerian federal government continues to fund Operation Safe Corridor. This program is the ultimate "punchline" to the tragedy in Kaduna.
- The "Prodigal Sons": High-ranking officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, have referred to these militants as "brothers" or "prodigal sons."
The Reward: Terrorists who have burned villages and yelled "Allahu Akbar" while swinging machetes are sent to military camps. They receive:
- Six months of de-radicalization.
- Vocational training (carpentry, tailoring).
A graduation ceremony and a financial stipend.
- The Recidivism: Independent reports suggest up to 50% of these "repentant" fighters return to the bush—better fed, better rested, and better connected.
🕊️ THE DOUBLE STANDARD: JACKSON VS. SOLOMON
Last Christmas, the world saw a glimmer of hope when Sunday Jackson, a Christian farmer in the northeast, was pardoned after being convicted for killing a herder in self-defense. The global outcry saved Jackson. Eleven days later, Kaduna doubled down by sentencing Zidane.
The message from the regime is clear: If you defend your life, you are a criminal. If you take a life in the name of the caliphate, you are a "brother" to be rehabilitated.
RESOURCES FOR THE GLOBAL ACTIVIST
The world saved Sunday Jackson. We can save Victor Solomon. Use your digital tools to break the silence.
- Bypass the Trolls & Censorship: As you share #FreeZidane, expect state-sponsored trolls to flag your accounts. Use NordVPN to mask your digital footprint and ensure your advocacy reaches global audiences without being throttled by regional "misinformation" laws.
- Support the Displaced: Millions of Christians are currently in "hidden" camps across Nigeria. While the government funds carpentry classes for terrorists, these families lack basic needs. We recommend supporting vetted charities and securing Solar-Powered Emergency Lights and Water Purifiers for relief efforts.
- Understand the Blueprint: For the full context on why the Kaduna government acts as it does, read EPICENTER: Nigeria, Radical Islam, and the War for Global Order. It details the systematic targeting of the Adara people and the theological mask of the Sultan of Sokoto.
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