Violence

By Muhammad Ibrahim 

The National Chairman of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, has called on security agencies to investigate a viral video showing a man in the organisation’s First Aid Group uniform allegedly calling for weapons to attack Enugu on Sunday.

In a statement dated Monday, October 26, 2026, Bala Lau condemned the remarks and urged the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to identify those involved and bring anyone found culpable to justice.

He distanced JIBWIS from the statements, stressing that the organisation did not endorse violence or threats against any community. He also warned that wearing its uniform did not necessarily mean the individual was acting with its authorisation.

The cleric said the incident could be an attempt to misrepresent the organisation and damage its reputation, urging authorities to investigate the man’s identity, affiliation and motives.

Bala Lau cited JIBWIS’s recent international conference in Abuja, which brought together Muslim and Christian leaders to promote interfaith dialogue, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

He maintained that the organisation, established about 48 years ago, remained committed to Islamic teachings, education, humanitarian services and peaceful coexistence among people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds.

By Muhammad Abubakar

The Coalition of Ulama and Islamic Organisations in Kano State has expressed concern over rising political tension in Kano State, warning that the increasing use of inflammatory language and politically motivated violence could threaten peace and stability in the state.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the coalition condemned recent incidents linked to political activities and urged politicians and their supporters to avoid actions capable of inciting unrest.

The group said the growing trend of insults, intimidation, and provocation in the political space was disturbing and inconsistent with the values of peace and mutual respect long associated with Kano.

The coalition also cautioned youths against allowing themselves to be used as tools for violence by desperate politicians, urging them instead to uphold law and order. It called on political leaders to embrace issue-based engagement and conduct their activities responsibly in the interest of public peace.

The statement, signed by the coalition’s secretary, Saidu Ahmad Dukawa, prayed for continued peace and unity in Kano State and urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to enforce his earlier orders to restore peace in Benue State following renewed deadly clashes.

The president’s directive comes after fresh reprisal attacks claimed multiple lives, prompting an immediate security intervention. Security operatives, including intelligence agencies, the police, and the military, have been deployed to the state to oversee operations and stabilize the situation.

Tinubu also tasked Governor Hyacinth Alia with initiating reconciliation talks between warring groups, including farmers and herders, to end the cycle of violence.

Condemning the killings as “inhuman and anti-progress,” Tinubu warned political and community leaders against inflammatory statements that could escalate tensions.

He urged them to restrain aggressors and support efforts for lasting peace.

“The bloodletting must stop. Security agencies must arrest and prosecute perpetrators on all sides,” Tinubu stated. “Governor Alia must now act as a statesman, foster dialogue, and ensure justice for all parties. Benue’s people deserve peace, and leaders must work together to achieve it.”

The president’s intervention follows growing concerns over unchecked violence in the state, with calls for decisive action to prevent further casualties.