Police in Zamfara State have taken twenty-two-year-old Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun into custody over a viral video in which he allegedly called for an AK-47 rifle to attack Christians during Sunday worship in Jos and Enugu.
The Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Bello, says Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, apprehended the suspect and handed him over to the command after disassociating itself from his alleged conduct.
Bello says a comprehensive investigation is underway and assures residents of all faith of equal protection.
He was said to have made calls for an AK-47 rifle to attack Christians during Sunday worship in Jos and Enugu in a viral video showing a young man in a JIBWIS uniform, accompanied by pupils. The footage has drawn condemnation and demands for an investigation.
Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Bello, identifies the suspect as twenty-two-year-old Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, handed over to police by JIBWIS after the organisation disowned his alleged conduct.
The commissioner outlines the alleged offences under investigation.
Bello appeals for calm, warning against unverified claims and actions that could escalate religious tension.
As investigations continue, the command reaffirms its duty to protect every citizen without discrimination, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu.
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