Muslim clerics, CAN, Dalung demand justice on Masussuka killing

Islamic clerics from completely different sects and members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have referred to as for fast and open justice over the killing of Sheik Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka by suspected gunmen.

The groups of clerics made their demand identified throughout one in every of their gatherings in Katsina state.

They stated solely justice can forestall additional assaults and killings of harmless students and preachers.

The gathering, organised below the Quranic Believers Harmony for Peace Initiative, additionally paid tribute to Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, who initiated the prayer session however was killed by unknown gunmen days earlier than the occasion.

The programme, themed: “National Unity Gathering for Prayers, Peace and Unity,” introduced collectively members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly referred to as Shi’ites, Qadiriyyah, Tijjaniyyah and Ahlus Sunnah actions, alongside Christian leaders from completely different components of the nation.

Participants stated the gathering was aimed toward strengthening unity amongst Nigerians regardless of their ethnic backgrounds and spiritual beliefs.

Speaking on the occasion, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Katsina state, Reverend Richard Shuaibu Danliti, described the gathering as an vital step in direction of selling spiritual concord and nationwide unity.

He counseled members for attending and making certain that the prayer session was held regardless of the killing of its initiator.

“We commend followers of different faiths for coming together and ensuring the successful conduct of the prayers,” he stated.

Danliti assured that CAN would construct on the result of the gathering and proceed to work in direction of selling unity amongst Nigerians and peace within the nation.

He additionally referred to as on Nigerians to maintain prayers for the profitable and peaceable conduct of the 2027 common elections.

The nationwide chief of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, represented by Professor Abdullahi Yahaya, stated the motion would proceed to advertise the teachings and beliefs of the late Masusuka, significantly his emphasis on unity amongst Nigerians.