NCA Demands Probe Into Viral Video Threatening Christians In Enugu, Jos

The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has called on security agencies to investigate a viral video allegedly showing a young man leading boys in chants threatening attacks on Christians in Enugu State, describing the footage as a serious security concern.

The association urged the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant authorities to establish the authenticity of the video, identify those featured and determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged threats.

The footage, circulating on social media, purportedly shows the boys marching along a street while singing in Hausa and demanding an AK-47 rifle to enable an attack on people attending church services in Enugu on a Sunday.

In a statement issued to journalists on Monday, NCA Chairman, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, condemned the alleged remarks, describing them as barbaric and warning that security agencies should not ignore expressions of religious hatred.

“While we will not conclude until the authenticity of the video is verified, it now seems that some individuals have become so powerful that they can make hateful remarks and go scot-free without any security checks,” Hayab said.

He stressed that the matter should not be treated merely as a religious controversy but as a potential security threat requiring urgent attention.

“This is no longer a religious issue but a security matter. It is shameful and must not be encouraged,” he added.

Hayab called on the DSS, the police and other relevant agencies to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the footage, verify the identities of the individuals involved and establish whether the statements attributed to them had been accurately translated.

He urged the authorities to take appropriate action in accordance with the law if the allegations were substantiated, warning against dismissing the footage as ordinary social media content.

The NCA chairman also called on Christian and Muslim leaders, parents, and religious institutions to take greater responsibility for instilling the values of tolerance, discipline, respect for human life, and peaceful coexistence in young people.

“What a barbaric way of doing things! Both Christians and Muslims should embrace the moral responsibility of training their children. This is not good for our country. What an indoctrination!” he queried.

He warned that religious teachings or practices that promote hatred could undermine national unity and deepen divisions among Nigerians.

According to Hayab, religious teachings should encourage compassion, mutual respect and peaceful relations rather than hostility towards people of different beliefs.

He maintained that Nigeria’s religious diversity should serve as a foundation for mutual understanding and national cohesion, stressing that no Nigerian should be threatened or intimidated because of their faith.

The association reaffirmed its commitment to religious freedom, justice and peaceful coexistence, urging security agencies to establish the facts surrounding the video and take preventive measures to ensure that the alleged threats do not escalate into actual violence.