Nigerians have called for an immediate investigation into a viral video allegedly showing a young man leading boys in volunteer uniforms in a chant threatening attacks on Christians in Enugu State.
The footage, which has circulated widely on social media on Sunday to Monday, reportedly shows the man leading the boys as they march along a street while singing in Hausa.
According to the translation accompanying the video, the chant calls for an AK-47 rifle to enable the singer to travel to Enugu and shoot people attending church services on Sunday. The lyrics also reportedly describe Enugu as a land of “infidels” and include sounds mimicking gunfire.
The uniforms worn by the boys appear to be associated with the First Aid Group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah, popularly known as JIBWIS. The group operates a humanitarian and volunteer service whose members are commonly referred to as ’Yan Agaji.
However, the uniforms alone do not establish whether the individuals are officially affiliated with the organisation or whether the activity was authorised by its leadership.
The footage has triggered widespread condemnation, with social media users urging security agencies to identify those involved and investigate the alleged threats.
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Many expressed concern that inflammatory religious rhetoric could heighten tensions, undermine national unity and expose children to messages promoting violence.
The reactions have renewed discussions about religious tolerance, child protection and the dangers of inflammatory messages in Nigeria, a country characterised by considerable religious and ethnic diversity.
Despite the growing calls for action, the identities of the young man and the boys, their location, and their alleged connection to JIBWIS have not been independently verified.
The authenticity and full context of the footage, as well as the accuracy of the accompanying translation, also remain unconfirmed.