Enugu: Video shows JIBWIS volunteers chanting calls for attacks on Christians
Updated 14:53 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 14:55 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
Developing: A clip that has been shared widely on social media depicts members of the JIBWIS Agaji volunteer group chanting slogans that seem to urge violent actions against citizens in Enugu and Jos. The footage has sparked alarm among religious leaders and civil society groups, who warn it could inflame sectarian tension. Authorities have been asked to investigate the source of the video and assess any security implications.
What we know
- The video features members of JIBWIS’s Agaji volunteer group delivering chant‑like lyrics that appear to advocate armed attacks
- The chants reference both Enugu and Jos as targets
- The clip was posted online and quickly went viral, drawing attention from several news outlets
- Religious and community organisations have called for a police inquiry into the matter
Why it matters: Incitement of religious violence threatens peace in Nigeria’s multi‑faith communities and could provoke further clashes, making a swift response essential for public safety.
Sources
- Video of JIBWIS members threatening Christians in Nigeria emerges – Daily Post,
- VIRAL VIDEO: Alleged JIBWIS Members Threaten Attacks on Christian Worshippers in Enugu, Jos – Nigerian Eye,
Updates
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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