Islam does not encourage massacres of Christians, others – JNI

Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III sokoto sultan

Islam does not encourage massacres of Christians, others – JNI

The Plateau chapter of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) paid a visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang regarding the recent killings in the state.

The JNI chairman, Emir Mohammed Haruna of Wase, emphasized the importance of stakeholders being more vigilant to early warning signs to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies. He labeled the incident as regrettable and against religious principles.

“You are fully aware there are Muslims living with you in Plateau. We felt that with such development, there’s a need to come to show our love, concern, prayers, support and suggestions on the way forward. I am saying to the governor that Islam in no way encourages such kind of horror,” stated Mr Haruna.

The Emir of Wase added, “Islam does not give anyone the right to take the life of another, and in your government, you have Muslims working with you. I pray that this will be the last time that any gathering like this will hold because of something like this happening on the Plateau.

”It is time for us to put our hands together like our forefathers have done in the past to guard against such. I want to urge you and the local government chairmen to utilise the early warning signals which are usually available before such crises erupts and this recent attacks was no exception.

“May God console those who suffered losses and grant eternal rest to the departed.”