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The Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) has commended President Bola Tinubu for undertaking the Umrah pilgrimage to pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity and development.
The coalition also condemned the killing of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Massusuka, and called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
National Chairman of NYF, Sama Musa, stated this in a press statement, emphasising the importance of religious tolerance, prayer and collective commitment to national unity.
Musa described Nigeria as a country of diverse ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, noting that faith and prayers remained important pillars for sustaining peaceful coexistence.
He said Tinubu’s decision to undertake the pilgrimage and seek divine intervention for the country demonstrated the importance of spiritual commitment to national peace and stability.
“As a people of faith, prayer remains one of the fundamental pillars holding Nigeria together despite our cultural and religious differences.
“The peace of our nation is paramount to national development and nation-building. We commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking out time to perform the Umrah pilgrimage and seek divine guidance for our country,” he said.
The coalition also appreciated Islamic and Christian clerics across the country for their continued prayers for Nigeria’s unity, peaceful coexistence and prosperity.
On the killing of Massusuka, the group described the incident as tragic, accusing those behind the attack of seeking to undermine the country’s fragile peace.
Musa said the late cleric was a strong advocate of national unity, whose teachings promoted religious tolerance, peace and mutual respect.
He said: “We condemn the tragic killing of respected Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Massusuka, describing the perpetrators as clear enemies of Nigeria who are intent on destabilising the country’s fragile peace.
“The late Yahaya Massusuka was a firm believer in national unity, whose core teachings centred on religious tolerance, peace and mutual respect.”
The coalition urged President Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police and relevant security agencies to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the killing.
It called for the identification, arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators, insisting that they must face the full weight of the law.
NYF reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote national cohesion, security and peaceful coexistence across the country.
