The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, has unequivocally condemned the massacre of a group of innocent Muslims who were returning from Bauchi to Akure, Ondo State, on Saturday.
In a condolence message signed by its Director of Administration, Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, the Council re-emphasized that no human life deserves to be wasted on any ground be it religious or ethnic.
“The Council is monitoring the investigation and would ensure that justice is done.
“O you who have believed! If some transgressors bring you news (that requires taking action), verify it carefully (before you believe and act upon it), lest you harm a people in ignorance and then become regretful for what you have done” (Qur’an 49:6).
“We re-assure all peace-loving individuals and groups that appropriate actions would be taken subsequent to a thorough investigation,” the statement reads.
It adds, “In the meantime, while efforts are on to locate the eight missing Muslims, the Council urges the security agencies to fish out all the perpetrators of the dastardly acts and ensure that adequate justice is done.
“The Council commiserates with all Muslims, particularly Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, the host of the religious event from which the victims were returning.”
It prayed that Almighty Allah heal the wounded and grant Al-jannah to the departed martyrs.
Affirming the statements of their Excellencies, the Governors of Plateau and Ondo States that it was a case of mistaken identity and not particularly intended for the Muslims, the Council appeals to all Muslims to be calm and nobody should take laws into their hands
