JIBWIS Rejects Violence Threat Against Non-Muslims in Nigeria

The Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) issued a statement on Tuesday, disowning a viral video that showed individuals purportedly affiliated with the group threatening to kill non-Muslims in Plateau and Enugu states if they were armed with AK-47 rifles. The video, which circulated on social media on Monday, has faced widespread condemnation, prompting calls for the arrest of those involved.

JIBWIS emphasized that it does not support any actions that could disrupt national peace, warning that comments promoting violence could incite unrest. Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Ashiru, the national publicity secretary, stated that the authenticity of the video remains unverified, but JIBWIS firmly denounces any calls to violence, especially given the current challenges of insecurity in Nigeria, including banditry and Boko Haram activities.

The group urged security agencies to investigate the matter promptly and ensure that anyone found responsible is held accountable under the law.