CAN demands probe of viral video threatening ‘infidels’ in Enugu, Jos
The Christian Association of Nigeria has called on security agencies to probe a viral video showing youths threatening to attack Christians in Enugu and Jo Read More:…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is the umbrella body for Christian denominations in Nigeria and frequently speaks out on incidents it considers threats to religious communities, particularly in areas with a history of sectarian tension. Enugu, in Nigeria's predominantly Christian south-east, and Jos, in Plateau State's volatile Middle Belt, have both witnessed recurring episodes of communal and religiously-framed violence over the years, making threats targeting either location especially sensitive and quick to draw national attention.
Coverage across outlets agrees that CAN has petitioned security agencies — including the DSS and the Nigeria Police Force — to investigate a circulating video in which individuals are alleged to threaten attacks on Christians, with Sunday cited as a possible flashpoint. Details not yet clarified in the reporting include the identity and location of those in the video, when and where it originated, whether any arrests have been made, and how security agencies plan to respond to CAN's demand.