Police Arrest Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun for Violent Video
Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, a 22-year-old from Maradun Local Government Area in Zamfara State, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force for allegedly calling for the use of AK-47 rifles to kill Christians in a viral video. The video, which sparked concerns over religiously motivated violence, showed Maradun in a Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah (JIBWIS) uniform alongside pupils from two Islamic schools.
The video was recorded on October 23, 2026, as he was heading to Aliyu Ibn Abi Thalib Mosque. The Zamfara State Police Command, led by Chief Superintendent of Police Ani Iniedu, is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the matter, considering allegations of incitement to violence and other offenses under the Penal Code Law.
JIBWIS has distanced itself from Maradun's actions and condemned calls for violence against non-Muslims. The police emphasized their commitment to upholding the law and ensuring community safety.
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