Odita Sunday 
HURIWA Urges DSS, IGP to Probe Alleged Song Threatening Christians in Enugu
By Odita Sunday
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Inspector-General of Police to investigate a song allegedly threatening an armed attack on Christians in Enugu State, urging the authorities to identify and prosecute anyone found culpable.
The association said the material contained disturbing references to religiously motivated violence, including lyrics about travelling to Enugu to attack people described as “infidels” during a Sunday religious gathering.
According to HURIWA, the song also references an AK-47 rifle and imitates gunfire, raising concerns about whether the content could encourage violence or pose a threat to worshippers.
In a statement dated October 26, 2026, and signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, the association urged security agencies to establish the identity of those behind the material, trace its origin and circulation, and determine whether the threat is credible.
HURIWA warned that threats targeting people because of their religious beliefs should not be dismissed as entertainment, political rhetoric or expressions of frustration.
It said law enforcement agencies should investigate whether the material was part of a broader attempt to incite religious hostility, intimidate Christian communities or encourage attacks against innocent citizens.
The association stressed that anyone found to have committed an offence should face the legal consequences, provided investigators establish sufficient evidence to support prosecution.
It also urged the DSS and police to handle the matter impartially, regardless of the religious affiliation or political connections of anyone implicated.
HURIWA maintained that freedom of expression and religion does not justify threats to kill or incitement to violence against people on account of their beliefs. It added that Nigerians should be able to practise their faith without fear of targeted attacks.
However, the group cautioned against using the alleged song to blame an entire religious community for the actions of individuals.
It said the investigation should focus on those responsible for producing or circulating the material and any networks found to be promoting or facilitating violence, insisting that accountability must be based on evidence rather than collective blame.
Beyond the immediate security concerns, HURIWA called for a broader national discussion on religious extremism, constitutional governance, criminal law enforcement and the protection of fundamental rights.
The association also advocated a review of Nigeria’s federal arrangement and the relationship between constitutional guarantees, state-level legal frameworks and the protection of citizens’ rights.
It said any discussion on these issues should prioritise national security, equal citizenship, religious freedom and respect for the rule of law.
HURIWA said the immediate responsibility of the security agencies was to establish the facts surrounding the material, assess any potential threat and take lawful steps to prevent an attack.
The association urged the DSS and the IGP to act promptly and transparently, saying a credible investigation would help reassure the public that threats of religiously motivated violence would be addressed under the law
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