The Nigerian police has said, the statement made by Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, in the viral video in which he asked to be armed with AK-47 riffle so that he could kill Christian in Enugu and jos, was “capable of threatening public peace and peaceful coexistence.”
“The video reportedly shows a young man dressed in the uniform of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS), allegedly making statements capable of threatening public peace and peaceful coexistence.” the police said in a statement.
The police said the suspect will be charged to court “where sufficient evidence establishes the commission of an offence under applicable law.
Maradun, 22, from Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, was arrested on Tuesday.
The Zamfara police Command said it has taken further steps to identify involvement of others, adding that it is engaging with the leadership of JIBWIS to nip the situation in budes.
The Police reiterated commitment to protect all citizens, irrespective of religious affiliation, warning that “the Force will take appropriate lawful action against conduct capable of inciting religious hatred, provoking violence or threatening public peace.”
It urged members of the public to refrain from further sharing the video or circulating unverified information, pointing out that it “could heighten religious tensions or threaten public order”.
“The public is advised to remain calm and allow the police to conclude the investigation.
“The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to safeguarding lives and property, maintaining public order and promoting peaceful coexistence across the country.”
CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
27th October,2026
