A video of Sheikh Muhammad Bello Aliyu Yabo, a Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, brandishing a gun during a preaching session has stirred mixed reactions on social media.

In the video, Sheikh Yabo warns against any attack on his life, claiming readiness to defend himself amid ongoing bandit terror in Sokoto State and the North-West.

While some praise his firm stance on self-defense amid Nigeria’s rising insecurity, others condemn the move as dangerous, especially in a public religious setting.

The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region and debates around personal safety and public conduct.