The Jama”tu Nasril Islam (JNI) on Thursday appealed for calm, prayers and more restraint to all Nigerians in the ongoing protests. Aliyu said, “The ongoing protests in Nigeria and the information reaching the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, JNI, Sa’ad Abubakar. Meanwhile, the Kaduna Peace Commission has expressed concern over reports of aggression in various parts of Kaduna metropolis during the nationwide protests that commenced Thursday. In a statement issued by Saleh Momale, the Executive Vice Chairman, the commission called on all the citizens, especially the youth, to refrain from violence and social disorder. “In these challenging times, we must all cooperate with the government, community leaders, and security agencies to maintain peace, tranquility, and social order,” Momale said

Source: The Guardian August 02, 2024 00:11 UTC