Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that insurgents takeover of some areas in Bornu is a sign that Nigeria is a weak state.
While Speaking in Auchi, Edo State at the closing ceremony of the 29th National Quranic Recitation, the Emir said “Insurgents’ takeover of some areas in Borno, killing about 2000 people in Baga is a sign that the Nigerian state is weak. But we can’t keep quiet while people are being killed, we must fight to make sure our religion is not distorted but the state must protect us.”
He added that Muslims should defend themselves when attacked by terrorists; he said “If your enemy comes to attack you and you run away, Allah will not help you.”
He urged Muslims leaders to condemn insurgency, he said “It is extremely important that we looked at the Qur’an which provides the most noble of behaviours and character, Muslim leaders must speak up or we are guilty of complicity.”
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