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Shehu Sani calls for arrest over threats against Christians

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Former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani is calling for the arrest of members of the JIBWIS First Aid Group shown in a viral video threatening to kill Christians. He said the remarks were incompatible with the group’s humanitarian and peaceful mission and urged the authorities to prosecute those responsible, according to his post on X.

Former Nigerian senator Shehu Sani has called for the arrest of people shown in a viral video in which members of the JIBWIS First Aid Group threaten to kill Christians. He described the remarks as condemnable and called on the authorities to bring those responsible to justice, according to the Daily Post, which reported a post by Sani on X on Monday.

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