JIBWIS leaders hand over 22-year-old suspect to police over viral video

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 capable of inciting religious violence.

The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, saying the suspect was being investigated over the video.

The video reportedly shows a young man wearing the uniform of Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’a Wa’ikamatus Sunnah, JIBWIS, making statements the police said could threaten public peace and peaceful coexistence.

The police said JIBWIS leaders at the national and state levels had disassociated the organisation from the alleged conduct and handed the suspect over to the authorities.

The Force said the suspect would be charged before a competent court if sufficient evidence established an offence.

It also warned Nigerians against circulating the video or unverified claims that could heighten religious tensions.

“The Force will take appropriate lawful action against conduct capable of inciting religious hatred, provoking violence or threatening public peace,” the statement said.