The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has raised concerns over an audio recording circulating on social media that it alleges incites violence against Igbo Muslims, urging security agencies to launch an urgent investigation.
In a statement released on Wednesday, MPAC described the audio, attributed to an individual identified as Mazi Kanayo—as hate speech capable of threatening public safety and undermining constitutional rights.
The organisation said the recording gained wider circulation after it was translated and shared on TikTok by a user identified as @ugochukwubesira.
According to MPAC, the audio contains inflammatory remarks directed at Igbo Muslims, accusing them of betrayal and encouraging hostility against them.
MPAC warned that such rhetoric is defamatory and could escalate into violence and communal tension if not addressed, particularly in view of Nigeria’s complex ethnic and religious diversity.
The group emphasised that Igbo Muslims are an integral part of the Igbo ethnic group and the Nigerian nation, noting that any attempt to intimidate or marginalise them poses a threat to national unity and fundamental human rights.
MPAC called on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant agencies to investigate the origin and circulation of the audio and ensure that those responsible are held accountable under the law. It also urged authorities to take proactive measures to protect communities that may be at risk as a result of the alleged incitement.
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In addition, the organisation appealed to regulatory bodies and social media platforms to curb the spread of content that promotes hatred or violence. It also called on political leaders, traditional rulers, religious figures, and community leaders—especially in the South-East—to publicly denounce the alleged call to violence and promote peaceful coexistence.
While reaffirming its support for freedom of expression, MPAC stressed that such freedom does not include the right to incite violence or persecution.
The organisation said it would continue to engage relevant authorities and monitor developments to ensure the matter is addressed promptly.
