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Nigerian Air Force Officer Issues Death Threat to Christian Activist Over Online Posts

Published by admin on October 10th, 2025.

Nigerian Air Force Officer Issues Death Threat to Christian Activist Over Online Posts, Later Sends Apology

A Nigerian social media user known by the handle “Preach The Gospel” has claimed that a Nigerian Air Force officer threatened his life following his outspoken posts about alleged violence against Christians in Nigeria.

The activist took to X (formerly Twitter) to share screenshots of the threats he says were made by an officer identified as Jamilu M. Sarki. According to the user, the officer not only issued violent threats but also revealed details about his location, escalating concerns for his safety.

“This is the man who threatened my life because I spoke out about the killing of Christians in Nigeria,” the activist wrote. “He identified the state and area where I live. Here are his pictures, his profile, and the message he sent.”

The threat, originally written in Hausa and shared publicly by the activist, allegedly read:

“May Allah bring us face-to-face. Then you will see what I’ll do to you. Your blood is halal (permissible). I will cut you into pieces, you cursed one.”

Following the public outcry, the officer reportedly reached out with a written apology. The activist posted a screenshot of the letter online, titling it: “LETTER OF APOLOGY FROM THE AIR FORCE MAN!”

In the apology, the officer expressed deep regret:

“Dear Evangelist Musa, I sincerely apologize for my words. I was wrong to threaten your life. My words were hurtful and uncalled for. I acted out of anger and now realize how much harm I’ve caused. Please forgive me. I will strive to be better and never repeat such actions.”

In a gesture of forgiveness, the activist responded:

“Sir, I have forgiven you from the depth of my heart. I hope we can move forward and restore what has been broken. Wishing you the best.”

This incident comes amid growing international concern about religious violence in Nigeria. Earlier this year, U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore referred to Nigeria as the “most dangerous place on earth to be a Christian,” citing over 7,000 Christian deaths in 2025 alone.

Moore urged the U.S. to halt arms sales to Nigeria and redesignate the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” under the International Religious Freedom Act, accusing Nigerian authorities of either enabling or ignoring targeted violence against Christians.

Echoing these concerns, a group of U.S. Senators led by Ted Cruz introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, proposing sanctions against officials complicit in religious persecution or enforcing harsh blasphemy laws. Cruz stated that more than 52,000 Christians have been killed since 2009, with over 20,000 churches destroyed.

Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, former General Secretary of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), supported the senators’ claims. Speaking during a book launch at Kaduna State University, he said:

“Whether we label it genocide or not, Christian communities in Nigeria are being devastated. What we see happening could be described as genocide.”

Despite these growing concerns, the Nigerian government has continued to deny accusations of religiously motivated genocide. Authorities maintain that terrorism and violence in the country affect all citizens—regardless of faith—and are not aimed solely at Christians.