I am Inyamiri in the Arewa. They look at me and call me Oga, Igbo man, even though I am Idoma. In Arewa if you are not Hausa or Fulani you automatically become Inyamiri (Igbo) or beyerebe (Yoruba). My Igala Muslim friend and coach in Shagari Quarters, Zoo Road, Kano, Coach Abu, was almost killed in Kano during one of their numerous riots. Thinking being a Muslim he wouldn't have any qualms with the rioters, he decided to leave his job during the mayhem and headed home. If he wasn't...