Nigeria: Tinubu Urges Religious Leaders to Denounce Banditry, Terrorism, Bigotry
[This Day] President Bola Tinubu yesterday appealed to religious and spiritual leaders across Africa to speak against terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence and cruelty.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu called on religious leaders across Africa to denounce terrorism, kidnapping, banditry and the misuse of religion to justify violence. He made the appeal during the Grand Maulud of Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tijani in Kano. The Nigerian Air Force announced that an ISWAP commander and eight other extremist fighters were killed in a coordinated air operation in Borno State.
Tinubu emphasized the crucial role religious leaders play in promoting peace, justice, responsibility, compassion and peaceful conflict resolution. He urged them to strengthen their efforts in peace education, religious literacy, youth guidance and countering violent extremism.
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