The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (NCA) has urged security agencies to investigate a viral video allegedly showing youths making threats of violence against Christians in Enugu State and Jos, Plateau State.
Key Highlights
- NCA asks DSS, police to probe viral video of youths allegedly threatening Christians in Enugu and Jos.
- The footage reportedly shows youths chanting in Hausa and calling for AK-47 rifles to attack “infidels”.
- Rev. Joseph John Hayab wants the video’s authenticity and translation verified.
- Amnesty International Nigeria and JIBWIS leaders have also reportedly condemned the alleged threats.
- Identities, location and date of the recording have not been independently established.
The footage, which has generated concern on social media, reportedly shows a man leading a group of young people in marching drills, while chanting in Hausa and calling for AK-47 rifles to attack people described as “infidels” during Sunday worship.
Rev. Joseph John Hayab, chairman of the Northern Christian Association (NCA), called for an urgent and impartial investigation to establish the authenticity of the video and the circumstances surrounding its recording.
Hayab urged the Department of State Services (DSS), the police and other relevant security agencies to identify those appearing in the footage and verify whether the statements attributed to them had been accurately translated.
He said the alleged threats should be treated as a security concern rather than dismissed as a religious controversy.
Amnesty, JIBWIS Leaders Also Condemn Alleged Threats
Amnesty International Nigeria and leaders of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) have also reportedly condemned the alleged threats and called for an investigation into the footage and the activities depicted.
Reports have linked the uniforms worn by some participants to the JIBWIS First Aid Group.
However, the identities of those involved, the location and date of the recording, and whether the activity was authorised by any organisation have not been independently established.
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The controversy has renewed concerns about religious intolerance and the risks posed by statements that appear to encourage violence against people because of their faith.
Security agencies have been urged to establish the facts, protect vulnerable communities and take appropriate legal action if the allegations are substantiated.
Religious leaders and community organisations have also been encouraged to promote tolerance, respect for human life and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths.
The call for an investigation comes amid warnings against drawing conclusions solely from viral footage, with the identities, intentions and possible affiliations of those involved still requiring verification.
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