A viral video allegedly showing a young man leading a chant calling for an AK-47 rifle to attack Christians in Enugu and Jos has triggered outrage and calls for an investigation by Nigerian security agencies.
The footage circulating on social media appears to show the man marching with boys wearing uniforms reportedly associated with the First Aid Group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), an Islamic organisation.
According to translations shared alongside the video, the chant refers to travelling to Enugu and opening fire on Christians attending Sunday church services, before moving to Jos to attack more people. The accuracy and full context of the translated remarks have not been independently verified.
Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has urged the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the footage and establish what was said and who was involved.
The video has drawn criticism from Nigerians concerned about religious intolerance, public safety and the potential exposure of young people to violent rhetoric.
However, the identities of those appearing in the footage and their formal affiliation with JIBWIS remain unverified. The uniform alone does not establish that the organisation’s leadership authorised or endorsed the alleged statements.
As of the reports reviewed, there was no confirmed official finding establishing that an attack was planned or that a formal investigation had been opened. Authorities would need to authenticate the original recording and assess the statements in context before drawing conclusions.
The footage circulating on social media appears to show the man marching with boys wearing uniforms reportedly associated with the First Aid Group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), an Islamic organisation.
According to translations shared alongside the video, the chant refers to travelling to Enugu and opening fire on Christians attending Sunday church services, before moving to Jos to attack more people. The accuracy and full context of the translated remarks have not been independently verified.
Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has urged the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the footage and establish what was said and who was involved.
The video has drawn criticism from Nigerians concerned about religious intolerance, public safety and the potential exposure of young people to violent rhetoric.
However, the identities of those appearing in the footage and their formal affiliation with JIBWIS remain unverified. The uniform alone does not establish that the organisation’s leadership authorised or endorsed the alleged statements.
As of the reports reviewed, there was no confirmed official finding establishing that an attack was planned or that a formal investigation had been opened. Authorities would need to authenticate the original recording and assess the statements in context before drawing conclusions.
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A viral video allegedly showing a man leading a chant about obtaining an AK-47 to attack Christians in Enugu and Jos has sparked outrage, with calls for security agencies to investigate the footage and verify its context. A viral video allegedly showing a young man leading a chant calling for an AK-47 rifle to attack Christians in Enugu...
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- A viral video allegedly showing a man leading a chant about obtaining an AK-47 to attack Christians in Enugu and Jos has sparked outrage, with calls for security agencies to investigate the footage and verify its context.
- A viral video allegedly showing a young man leading a chant calling for an AK-47 rifle to attack Christians in Enugu and Jos has triggered outrage and calls for an investigation by Nigerian security agencies.The footage circulating on social media appears to show the man marching with boys wearing uniforms reportedly associated with the First Aid Group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), an Islamic organisation.According to translations shared alongside the video, the chant refers to travelling to Enugu and opening fire on Christians attending Sunday church services, before moving to Jos to attack more people.
- The accuracy and full context of the translated remarks have not been independently verified.Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has urged the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the footage and establish what was said and who was involved.The video has drawn criticism from Nigerians concerned about religious intolerance, public safety and the potential exposure of young people to violent rhetoric.However, the identities of those appearing in the footage and their formal affiliation with JIBWIS remain unverified.
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A viral video allegedly showing a man leading a chant about obtaining an AK-47 to attack Christians in Enugu and Jos has sparked outrage, with calls for security agencies to investigate the footage and verify its context. A viral video allegedly showing a young man leading a chant calling for an AK-47 rifle to attack Christians in Enugu...
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October 26, 2026
