Controversial X (formerly Twitter) influencer **Sarki**, real name associated with the handle **@Waspapping_**, is under intense scrutiny following a viral video from the past week in which he is accused of making inflammatory remarks targeting Christians in Jos, Plateau State.
The popular Northern voice — known for his unapologetic pro-North, Muslim perspective and over 189,000 followers — has been described by critics as issuing direct threats amid the recent Palm Sunday attacks that claimed lives in the volatile region. In the circulated video (spoken in Hausa), Sarki is alleged to have warned Christians with statements interpreted as calls for them to “drown in water before they get started with us,” along with other strong language that many Nigerians view as incitement to violence or revenge.
The timing has fueled outrage. The video surfaced and spread rapidly in the days following the fresh wave of killings in Jos, reigniting fears of targeted religious violence and deepening ethnic-religious divides in Plateau State.
Social media reactions have been swift and fierce:
- Users are tagging the Department of State Services (**@OfficialDSSNG**) and Nigeria Police Force (**@PoliceNG**), demanding immediate investigation and arrest for alleged hate speech and incitement.
- Christian voices and activists have labeled the comments as “evil” and a direct threat to lives, especially in light of the ongoing insecurity in the Middle Belt.
- Some defenders argue Sarki was responding to perceived biases in reporting on the Jos crisis, where he has previously posted about attacks on Muslims and accused certain Christian elements of sowing division.
Sarki, who describes himself as the “Voice of the North” and a Media & PR personality, has a history of bold, polarizing commentary on religious and ethnic issues. His supporters see him as a fearless defender of Northern interests, while critics accuse him of fanning flames of intolerance.
**What should the Nigerian government do?**
This incident is not just another social media storm — it highlights the dangerous power of online speech in a country already battling farmer-herder clashes, banditry, and religious tensions that have claimed thousands of lives in recent years.
The government, particularly security agencies and the Ministry of Information, must act decisively and transparently:
1. **Immediate Investigation**: The DSS and Police should summon Sarki without delay to explain the context and full content of the speech. Any proven incitement to violence or hate speech must be prosecuted under Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act and relevant public order laws.
2. **Draw the Line on Free Speech**: While freedom of expression is protected, threats that could lead to real-world harm cross into criminal territory. Plateau State has seen too much blood already — authorities cannot afford to treat this lightly.
3. **Prevent Escalation**: Beyond this case, the government should ramp up interfaith dialogues, community policing, and visible security presence in flashpoints like Jos. Hate speech monitoring units on social media could help nip future incidents in the bud.
4. **Promote Unity**: Leaders at all levels — federal, state, and religious — must condemn inflammatory rhetoric from ANY side and actively promote peaceful coexistence. Silence or selective outrage only worsens the problem.
Nigeria’s strength lies in its diversity. Allowing unchecked threats, whether from X users, clerics, or politicians, risks turning simmering tensions into full-blown crisis.
The ball is now in the court of the authorities. Will they treat this alleged threat with the seriousness it deserves, or will another inflammatory voice be allowed to slide while ordinary citizens pay the price?
What’s your take? Should @Waspapping_ be investigated and held accountable? Or is this being blown out of proportion? Drop your thoughts below 👇 — let’s discuss responsibly.
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