The Sultan of Sokoto, leading the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), has condemned the rising tide of violence across Nigeria, highlighting the brutal killing of Muslim wedding guests in Plateau State. This tragedy underscores the profound danger that now haunts the nation's shared spaces, turning journeys of celebration into a march down the broken road.
- JNI decried the alarming rise in abductions, killings, and Boko Haram's resurgence.
- It condemned the killing of Muslim wedding guests in Plateau State by alleged Christian militias.
- The group accused the government of inaction and repeated intelligence failures.
- It called for the prosecution of perpetrators and compensation for victims' families.
- The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) responded, urging an end to the blame game.
- JNI also cited a history of violence against Muslims travelling through the Plateau.
- The statement noted other security crises in Benue, Kebbi, and Niger states.
Sources: Vanguard
