Sultan Warns religious leaders, journalists over controversial comments, actions

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has warned political and religious leaders as well as all Nigerians against politicizing insecurity in the country. There has been an increase in criminal activities as bandits, terrorists and other elements have been unleashing terror in the North-West, North-East and other parts of Nigeria.

Speaking in Abuja at a retreat on inclusive security organized by the Global Peace Foundation in collaboration with Vision Africa, the Sultan assessed the nation’s security situation and said all was not well with the nation.

He also decried the spate of killings in the country, asking the government to provide a stable environment for Nigerians to observe their religious beliefs. Despite the worsening insecurity, Abubakar is optimistic that Nigeria can confront the numerous security challenges. As a way forward, the Sultan called for cooperation among all Nigerians regardless of their political, religious or ethnic differences.