The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called for peace in the South-east and Nigeria in general.
This is following the military invasion of the South-east and the resultant reprisal attacks in various parts of the country.
In a statement released on Thusday, the Sultan said religious and community leaders should be given a chance to wade into the pockets of tension.
He said: ”Nigeria would continue to remain one nation with a common goal of purposeful development. The action of some should not be allowed to tear the country apart.
”Bad ones among our people should be called to order by their elders and community leaders.
”I challenge elder statesmen to call the youth to order and educate them on the need for peaceful coexistence in their respective geo-political zones.
”As traditional leaders, we would continue to preach love among the diverse communities in our domains throughout the country.”
Abubakar said Nigeria was brought together by an act of God, despite the different ethnic group, religions and diverse rich and beautiful cultures to form one country.
He said God would protect the sovereignty of Nigeria.
