- Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III notes the many lessons of Boko Haram insurgency
- The monarch says that the biggest casualty of Boko Haram insurgency are traditional institutions
- He maintained that Boko Haram is as a result of of a failed education, economy and moral values
Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto, has disclosed that northern traditional rulers, are the worst target of Boko Haram insurgents, The Sun reports
NAIJ.com gathered that Sultan, who doubles as Chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of Nigeria, maintained that Boko Haram is a product of a failed education, economy and moral values.
He said: “While the modern governance institutions have the resources, constitutional authority and coercive instruments of state, the traditional institutions have relied largely on its moral authority and have, by and large, remained with the people, through thick and thin.
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“Boko Haram attack on these traditional institutions, which we are very much aware of, is to ensure a measure of their perception of the importance of these institutions, in the supply of intelligence and persuading public opinion.
“We are all aware of some of the traditional rulers attacked by Boko Haram.
“Late Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, was targeted many times, the present Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, was attacked in a Mosque in Kano, by Boko Haram, not knowing that he was not there.
“It is right to say that traditional institutions are the biggest casualty of Boko Haram insurgency.
“Lessons of Boko Haram insurgency are many and still unfolding but, three are fairly obvious and could be discussed. It is now widely agreed that the Boko Haram is a product of three major failures; the economy, failure of education and of values and morals.”
According to an earlier report by NAIJ.com, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, said Nigeria will not split, but remain one and forge a common front to achieve its goals.
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Abubakar, who is also the president-general of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), appealed to Nigerians to embrace peace and live in unity.
He reminded agitators in the country that Nigeria was brought together by an act of God despite the different ethnic group, religions and diverse rich and beautiful culture.
Watch a NAIJ.com Tv video of Boko Haram survivors narrating their horrible experience:
Source: Naij.com
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Friday, 22 September 2017