A yet to be identified northern Islamic cleric has been seen in a video circulating online allegedly placing a ₦1 million bounty on the head of an unnamed Christian cleric, while calling for his beheading in a disturbing incident that has triggered concern.
In the footage, the cleric is seen holding bundles of cash and making statements urging individuals to carry out the killing in exchange for money, with an offer to increase the amount if necessary. The circumstances behind the alleged threat and the identity of the targeted person remain unclear.
“I swear to God, I promise ₦1 million to whoever beheads this man,” he is heard saying in the video, adding that the amount could be increased depending on the person willing to carry out the act.
The video also contains a separate reaction from a woman who appears distressed by the content, calling on security agencies to intervene and questioning what she described as silence from authorities.
She condemned the alleged statement, warning that such rhetoric could worsen religious tensions and deepen divisions if not addressed. She also criticised what she described as inaction by security agencies, urging immediate investigation and response.
The development has raised concern among observers about the potential impact of inflammatory messaging on religious relations in parts of the country.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official reaction from security agencies regarding the video or the allegations contained in it.
