Soyinka made the call during his address at a press conference marking the 50th anniversary of the death of a poet, Christopher Okigbo, at the University of Ibadan.
Soyinka urged the Federal Government and the military authorities to tread with caution while dealing with civilians.
“There has to be a way out of a repeat of war. But we are reaching a stage whereby, like Christopher Okigbo, people are putting their lives on the line again, which can lead to terrible consequences.
“I think at a time when cattle rearers, who feel they own the nation, humiliate and dehumanise innocent citizens in their communities, this is an area the military can focus more on,” he said.
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