JIBWIS Condemns Calls for Violence Against Non-Muslims in Plateau and Enugu
JIBWIS publicly denounced a viral video urging attacks on non‑Muslims in Plateau and Enugu states.
In Brief
- •JIBWIS publicly denounced a viral video urging attacks on non‑Muslims in Plateau and Enugu states.
- •The organization stated it would not support any call to attack or kill anyone, regardless of religion.
- •JIBWIS has not verified the video's authenticity and urged security agencies to investigate.
- •The group emphasized that violence threatens national peace amid ongoing insecurity from banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery and Boko Haram attacks.
Why It Matters
JIBWIS is one of Nigeria’s largest Islamic organisations, and its condemnation of violent rhetoric is significant in a country grappling with widespread insecurity. By distancing itself from the viral video and calling for an investigation, the group seeks to prevent further escalation of inter‑religious tensions and to uphold peaceful coexistence across Nigeria’s diverse communities.
Key Details
- Condemned Video
- Viral video urging attacks on non‑Muslims
- Location of Condemnation
- Jos, Plateau State
- Group Leader
- Ash‑Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir
- Publicity Secretary
- Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad Ashiru
- Security Context
- Banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, Boko Haram attacks ongoing
Context & Background
JIBWIS (Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah) is a prominent Islamic organisation in Nigeria that has historically played a role in inter‑faith dialogue and community cohesion.
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