Muslim group says Nigerians should work with the Nigerian Army in order to combat terrorism in the North-East
The Council of Ulamas under the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Nigeria Zone B, Maiduguri, has called on Nigerians to work with the Nigerian Army in order to combat terrorism in the North-East.
Malam Ali Mustapha, JIBWIS national secretary, made the call during a courtesy visit to the Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Brig.-Gen. Bulama Biu, in Maiduguri on Thursday.
He said that the call was imperative to ensure victory in the war against insecurity in the country.
He urged Nigerians to provide useful information as well as preach ideals that would promote peace and harmonious co-existence among all Muslims.
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Mustapha commended the military for being focused and committed toward ensuring security of lives and property in the North-East.
He pledged to support the army with prayers to enable them to succeed in all their operations.
“Continuous prayers will be offered for restoration of peace, security and stability in Borno State and the entire nation,” he said.
In his remarks, Biu said that the army would continue to partner with all stakeholders in its peace building campaign.
