A viral video making rounds on social media has sparked outrage nationwide as a group of youths in Kano were seen jubilating over the rumored death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The video, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @Dr_dabo1, has since gained widespread attention, drawing strong reactions from Nigerians across the political spectrum.
In the footage, a crowd of young men can be seen dancing, chanting, and making celebratory gestures, allegedly in reaction to unverified claims about the former president’s passing. The incident reportedly took place in one of the major streets of Kano, though the exact location and timing remain unclear.
Reactions to the video have been swift and deeply divided. While some online commentators criticized the youth’s behavior as disrespectful and disgraceful, others pointed to long-standing grievances held by some Northern communities against the former president’s administration.
A Kano-based civil rights advocate, Mallam Idris Sani, condemned the video, saying, “Regardless of political views, celebrating someone’s death is morally wrong and deeply un-African. This does not reflect the values of the average Kano youth.”
Security agencies have not yet issued an official statement on the video, but a source within the Kano State Police Command, who asked not to be named, said they are aware of the clip and are monitoring the situation closely to ensure it does not escalate into public unrest.
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