Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has referred to as on related safety businesses to take instant motion over a disturbing viral video in which a Nigerian pastor allegedly urged youths to arm themselves with AK-47 rifles and different harmful weapons for self-defence.
In the video, the cleric, recognized as Pastor Jemimah David, was seen addressing her followers in Plateau State and urging younger folks to combat again each time they arrive beneath assault.
The remarks have sparked issues, with some observers warning that they might incite violence in the state.
Reacting to the video, which has been trending on social media, Ahmad described the event as unlucky and disturbing.
In a publish on his official X deal with, the previous presidential aide recalled how Nigerians throughout non secular divides condemned a earlier viral video in which a younger Muslim was captured singing a tune thought of to be inciting.
According to him, folks of completely different faiths condemned the act and referred to as for applicable motion.
Ahmad, nevertheless, expressed concern {that a} non secular chief might make comparable remarks with out contemplating the potential penalties.
“I sincerely hope the relevant security agencies will take note of this video and take appropriate action in accordance with the law,” the publish added.
The safety disaster bedeviling the nation has prompted some non secular leaders to advise their followers on self-defence, particularly when they’re being attacked by felony components.
Here is the video
Just not too long ago, a video of a younger boy surfaced on this platform, singing a tune that was unanimously thought of inciting. Many of us condemned the content material and referred to as on the related safety businesses to research and take applicable motion.
Unfortunately, that is yet one more disturbing video, this time exhibiting Pastor Jemimah David preaching from her pulpit calling on youths in Plateau to arm themselves with knives, cutlasses and AK-47 rifles and take the regulation into their very own arms.
I sincerely hope the related safety businesses will take notice of this video and take applicable motion in accordance with the regulation.
— Bashir Ahmad, OON (@BashirAhmaad) November 1, 2026
