The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity across the country, warning that Nigerians are losing trust in the government’s ability to protect lives and property.
In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Professor Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, JNI condemned the recent killing of Muslim wedding guests in Plateau State and other violent attacks nationwide.
“The Federal Government should be seen to be proactive on security matters,”; the statement said.
“Citizens are becoming more and more agitated, especially with the Mangu carnages. Flashpoints are known, and nothing seems to be done.”;
JNI accused security agencies of repeated intelligence failures and said the government must go beyond mere condemnations.
It urged the prosecution of perpetrators of past attacks, especially those responsible for the Plateau incident, to restore public confidence.
“The recurring killings, abductions, and resurgence of Boko Haram are alarming. Government must act decisively, not just form committees,”; the group added.
The Islamic body also demanded that the Plateau State Government replace the burnt bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University, which was carrying the victims, and called on civil society and legal groups to seek justice for the deceased.
JNI also demanded urgent government action not only on the Plateau killings but also on other deadly attacks, including those in Benue and other parts of the country.
