JIBWIS leaders hand over 22-year-old suspect to police over viral video

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 22-year-old man, Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, from Zamfara State, implicit a viral video allegedly containing statements susceptible of inciting spiritual violence.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this successful a connection issued connected Tuesday, October 27, 2026, saying the fishy was being investigated implicit the video.

The video reportedly shows a young antheral wearing the azygous of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, making statements the constabulary said could endanger nationalist bid and peaceful coexistence.

The constabulary said JIBWIS leaders astatine the nationalist and authorities levels had disassociated the organisation from the alleged behaviour and handed the fishy implicit to the authorities.

The Force said the fishy would beryllium charged earlier a competent tribunal if capable grounds established an offence.

It besides warned Nigerians against circulating the video oregon unverified claims that could heighten spiritual tensions.

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