The Nigeria Police Power has arrested a 22-year-old guy, Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, from Zamfara State, over a viral video allegedly containing statements in a position to inciting non secular violence.
The Power Public Members of the family Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a remark issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, announcing the suspect was once being investigated over the video.
The video reportedly presentations a tender guy dressed in the uniform of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, making statements the police mentioned may threaten public peace and non violent coexistence.
The police mentioned JIBWIS leaders on the nationwide and state ranges had disassociated the organisation from the alleged behavior and passed the suspect over to the government.
The Power mentioned the suspect can be charged ahead of a reliable courtroom if enough proof established an offence.
It additionally warned Nigerians in opposition to circulating the video or unverified claims that might heighten non secular tensions.
“The Power will take suitable lawful motion in opposition to behavior in a position to inciting non secular hatred, scary violence or threatening public peace,” the remark mentioned.