NCA Calls for Investigation into Child Indoctrination Video

The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called for an investigation by the federal government and security agencies into a viral video that allegedly depicts children being indoctrinated to attack Christians in Nigeria. NCA chairman Rev. John Joseph Hayab stated that the authenticity, location, and circumstances of the video must be verified before any conclusions are drawn.

The video reportedly shows children and teenagers participating in paramilitary-style drills, with chants demanding AK-47 rifles and calling for attacks on Christian worshippers in Enugu and Jos. Some commentators have identified the uniforms in the footage as belonging to the First Aid Group (F.A.G.) of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), known as the Izala Movement.

Hayab expressed concern over the indoctrination of youth with hatred and urged parents and religious leaders to promote values of love and tolerance. He called for a joint effort from the Christian Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs to confront religious extremism and highlighted the dangers of radicalization, referencing the emergence of Boko Haram and ISWAP.