From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Kaduna-based Christian congregation led by Yohanna Buru, joined their Muslim counterparts at the Eid-el-Kabir praying ground at the Murtala Mohammed Square. The occasion brought together religious and community leaders. It was graced by Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe and former governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero.
The mission of the Christian guests was to deliver a message of peace, love and religious tolerance. Buru, a devotee of interfaith dialogue, underlined the growing tradition of mutual respect and cooperation between faithful of the two major religions.
He congratulated the Muslim community and their leaders on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, extending very warm greetings to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and Sheikh Ahmad Gumi: “This gathering offers vital opportunities for understanding and reconciliation. We must remember that we are all one family under God. Whether Christian or Muslim, we worship the same Creator.
“Both the Qur’an and the Bible teach peace. We are all descendants of Adam and Eve. Together, we can overcome our divisions and create a country where everyone feels safe, respected and valued.”
He urged Nigerians, regardless of their backgrounds or faiths, to prioritise peace, love, and unity in building a stronger and a more prosperous nation.
George John, another cleric: “We came from different churches to stand in solidarity with our Muslim brothers. We are praying for lasting peace and stability. We are one family under God.”
Sunusi Surajo, a member of the Eid-el-Kabir prayer ground’s organising committee said: “We pray that this spirit of peace will extend to the 36 states of Nigeria. We want to commend the presence of our visitors at this year’s Eid-el Kabir celebrations in Kaduna.”
During the last Muslim festival, Buru alongside his team, broke the Ramadan fast with the Muslim community at the Masallacin Yan Doya Central Mosque, Kaduna.
Kwara State Police Command cracks down on 10 suspected kidnappers, illegal possession of firearms, and culpable homicide.
Commissioner of police, Mr Adekimi Ojo, said the state is too hot for criminals to operate. We will not relent in our effort to rid Kwara of criminals. Our officers remain committed to pursuing Justice with diligence and integrity.
The Anti-Kidnapping Squad operatives arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin and long-standing fugitive on the police watchlist in the Ajase– Ipo axis of the state. We recovered one AK-47 assault rifle and five rounds of live 76.2mm ammunition.
The police tactical team, in conjunction with a vigilante commander attached to the Kaiama sector, intercepted a group of suspicious individuals conducting a routine surveillance patrol and recovered one locally made dynamite explosive, one paramilitary-style operational jacket, among other dangerous items.
Police operatives arrested five suspects in connection with the murder attack on the farmland of one Alhaji Kazeem in Oreke, and the deceased two sons kidnap victims rescue and dismantling of the kidnap syndicate are in full swing.
Also, the police operatives arrested a suspect in connection with the burglary of a house in Ilorin and recovered sixteen mattresses of the victims.
Police operatives arrested four suspects for an armed robbery incident at a residence in Tanko IIorin and recovered a motorcycle, electrical cables, weapons, and industrial gas cylinders.
Police arrested a suspect who allegedly impersonated a client and diverted #8 million worth of cement meant for delivery in Ilorin. Also, coordinated the fraudulent operation and disappearance of a BUA cement truck.
Police intelligence arrested eight suspects in the tragic incident, a two-month-old baby was declared missing in Ilorin, and was later found dead. The police are investigating the circumstances of the heartbreaking homicide.