The Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Sa’ad Abubakar III unequivocally condemns the killing of a group of innocent Muslims in Jos, the Plateau State capital while they were returning from Bauchi to Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Saturday.
While affirming the statements of their Excellencies, the Governors of Plateau and Ondo States that it was a case of mistaken identity and not particularly intended for the Muslims, the Council appeals to all Muslims to be calm and that nobody should take laws into his or her hands.
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In a statement signed by the Director of Administration, Zubairu Haruna, the council re-emphasizes that no human life deserves to be wasted on any ground be it religious or ethnic. The Council is monitoring the investigation and would ensure that justice is done. It re-assures all peace-loving individuals and groups that appropriate actions would be taken subsequent to a thorough investigation.
In the meantime, while efforts are on to locate the 8 missing Muslims, the Council urges the security agencies to fish out all the perpetrators of the dastardly act and ensure that adequate justice is done. The Council commiserates with all Muslims, particularly Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the host of the religious event from which the victims were returning. The Council prays that Almighty Allah heals the wounded and grant Al-Jannah to the departed martyrs.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
