The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 22-year-old man, Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, from Zamfara State, over a viral video allegedly containing statements able to inciting non secular violence.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, saying the suspect was being investigated over the video.
The video reportedly exhibits a younger man sporting the uniform of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, making statements the police mentioned may threaten public peace and peaceable coexistence.
The police mentioned JIBWIS leaders on the nationwide and state ranges had disassociated the organisation from the alleged conduct and handed the suspect over to the authorities.
The Force mentioned the suspect can be charged earlier than a reliable court docket if adequate proof established an offence.
It additionally warned Nigerians towards circulating the video or unverified claims that might heighten non secular tensions.
“The Force will take appropriate lawful action against conduct capable of inciting religious hatred, provoking violence or threatening public peace,” the assertion mentioned.
