The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader and New Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has condemned the killing of Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, calling for urgent action to address the country’s worsening insecurity.
Kwankwaso, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed sadness over the scholar’s death, noting that the incident had heightened concerns over the growing attacks on religious leaders and other innocent citizens by gunmen.
He described the repeated targeting of religious scholars as particularly disturbing, given their contributions to Islamic teachings, moral values, peaceful coexistence and the spiritual development of communities.
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The former Kano State governor condemned the violence, stressing that the continued loss of lives to insecurity was unacceptable.
He urged the relevant authorities to take decisive steps to protect citizens, apprehend those responsible for the attacks and restore peace and security across the country.
Kwankwaso also extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, students, associates and the wider Muslim community, praying for strength for those affected by the loss.