Sheikh Jingir condemns Plateau attacks, calls for unity

The Islamic group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS) has condemned the recent attacks in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs of Plateau state, urging both the federal and state governments to take proactive steps at nipping in the bud early warning signals that would lead to crises.

The JIBWIS National Chairman council of Ulama, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, made the condemnation during a media chat in Jos, the state capital.

The Islamic cleric also condemned the rising cases of “Sara Suka” that has led to killings and injuring of people by the dangerous gangs of youth within Jos.

“I have heard what has happened in Bokkos and Bassa LGAs, and also the activities of Yan Sara Suka in some communities within Jos. I pray that may Allah bring to an end this bad happenings, may we not witness it again” he prayed.

Sheik Jingir reminded both farmers and herders of the importance that each has to one another to succeed in either their respective farming or herding businesses, urging them to always embrace the path of peace and amicable resolutions of whatever problems that might arise between them.

“If you are a herder don’t move your cows to destroy farm produce. if you are a farmer don’t poison or kill herders cows, let us all embrace one another to live in peace,” he urged.

Sheik Jingir called on governments at all levels and security operatives to always be proactive in averting the occurrence of such situations. “I am calling on the government to always pay attention, to any sign that would lead to this kind of crises. There the need for the government to call for a meeting of stakeholders to discuss those difficult issues that would lead to peaceful coexistence.

“What Allah desires from us; the Muslims and even non Muslims is to live in peace. Without peaceful coexistence, both the male, female, children, politicians, and traditional rulers, would not positively thrives,” he said.

Shiekh Jingir, admonished those in governance, to strive hard to sure security and safety of the people, irrespective of political, religious, tribal or regional sentiments or differences. “There must be justices, truth and consciousness of everyone’s right, for a meaningful and sustainable peace amongst people to thrive,” he advised.

The cleric said parents must also lead their children in a manner that will make sustainable peace within communities. “Guide them not to become thugs, not to become rascals, doing so will surely make our places to live in peace. If our homes are at peace, the society will be in peace, the community will be in peace, the local government will be in peace, the state and the country will all be in peace,” he admonished.