A civil society group is sounding the alarm over a dangerous audio clip going viral. The Muslim Public Affairs Centre called for an urgent security investigation into a recording circulating online that allegedly incites violence against Igbo Muslims, attributing the hate speech to a person named Mazi Kanayo. The organization stated that the clip gained traction after being translated and shared on a popular social media platform.
MPAC labeled the rhetoric as inflammatory and defamatory, warning it could trigger communal unrest and endanger lives if ignored. They emphasized that Igbo Muslims are a legitimate part of both their ethnic group and the nation, arguing that targeting them threatens national unity. The group specifically urged police and state security services to trace the audio's origins and hold those responsible accountable, while also calling on social media platforms to curb the spread of such content.
They appealed to community and religious leaders in the Southeast to publicly condemn the calls for violence and promote peace. While supporting free expression, MPAC stressed it does not extend to incitement, asking Nigerians to reject divisive narratives aimed at sowing conflict. The organization pledged to monitor the situation and continue engaging authorities to ensure a prompt response.
MPAC labeled the rhetoric as inflammatory and defamatory, warning it could trigger communal unrest and endanger lives if ignored. They emphasized that Igbo Muslims are a legitimate part of both their ethnic group and the nation, arguing that targeting them threatens national unity. The group specifically urged police and state security services to trace the audio's origins and hold those responsible accountable, while also calling on social media platforms to curb the spread of such content.
They appealed to community and religious leaders in the Southeast to publicly condemn the calls for violence and promote peace. While supporting free expression, MPAC stressed it does not extend to incitement, asking Nigerians to reject divisive narratives aimed at sowing conflict. The organization pledged to monitor the situation and continue engaging authorities to ensure a prompt response.
