Sultan calls for calm as tension escalates in states
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III Friday called for calm as tension heightened in the country following the faceoff between the military and supporters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The Sultan Abubakar who doubles as the head of the Nigerian Muslim community, at a press conference in Kaduna, urged imams in all mosques nationwide to preach peace in their sermons with a view to dousing tension in the country.
Represented by the Secretary General of Jaamatul Nasir Islam (JNI) , Dr Khalid Abubakar Aliyu,the Sultan said what Nigeria needs now is for its citizens to unite and join hands with government to address the economic challenges facing the country.
According to him, while every Nigerian has the right to protest, it must be done within the ambit of the law.
He asked government to rise up to its responsibility by ensuring the safety of Nigerians nationwide.
“Nobody should be seen to be above the law”, he said and urged parents and leaders in the country to call youths to order.
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