The Sultan, in a statement signed by the Secretary General of JNI, Dr. Khalid Aliyu Abubakar, condemned what we described as the “repeated ungodly acts of terror being unleashed on the Muslims.” The statement also condemned the attack on three Emirs by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members which led to the killing of the Emir of Gwoza in Borno State, and asked the federal government to wake up to its responsibilities of protecting the lives of Nigerians.
“JNI once again will not be deterred nor remain mute over the repeated ungodly acts of terror being unleashed on the Muslims, hence it painfully received the news of the gruesome murder of HRH, Alhaji Shehu Mustapha Idrissa Timta, the Emir of Gwoza in Borno State by criminals. “The heinous attack is utterly condemnable. We again expect the federal government, through its relevant security agencies, to wake up to their respective responsibilities of protecting lives and property of Nigerians, especially in the North-east region.
“Enough diatribes had been heard on the ugly situation. Therefore, purposeful and coordinated pro-active measures must be on ground to check the menace of the insurgency.
“In the light of the above, we extend our condolences to the family of the late emir, the Shehu of Borno, the Gwoza Emirate Council and the Borno State Government.
“In the same vein, we send our sympathy to their royal highnesses, the Emirs of Askira and Uba over the foiled attempt to their respective lives, to all Allah, the Most High is all glorifications.
“Finally, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, JNI, calls on all Muslims to fervently continue praying for the restoration of peace and security in Nigeria bearing in mind that we are in the month of Sha’aban, approaching the sacred month of Ramadan. Similarly, all imams are implored to continue with Qunut prayers in their respective mosques, for Allah’s intervention and relief,” the statement said.
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