- urges people to learn from past challenge
From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has canvassed for religious harmony among the people, urging them to refrain from attempts to divide them along religious lines.
Zulum in his Christmas message on Monday said Borno and Nigerian society are mix of Christians and Muslims. He however alleged a few persons were making attempts to divide the state along religious lines.
“We must resist any attempt to divide us along religious lines, especially now that Borno is on the part of economic recovery, growth and development,” he warned in the statement.
He said as governor of Borno State, he had pledged not to be distracted but to remain fair with “the guiding principle of considering the urgency of humanitarian needs as they affect communities ”
He said Boko had attacked Churches and Mosques and killed worshippers in both religious without consideration of the faith the victims profess.
“Boko Haram insurgents attacked dozens of mosques and churches as well as communities, killing Muslims and Christians at various times. They rendered many of our brothers and sisters homeless across the north, south and central parts of Borno State,” he recalled.
He urged the people not to forget the common threat faced by the state and its citizens in the past but strive to build harmony among diverse faiths