Tinubu Urges Religious Leaders to Denounce Banditry, Terrorism, Bigotry
NAF air strike kills ISWAP commander, 8 other extremists in Borno Military donates educational materials to schools Olawale Ajimotokan and Linus Aleke in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday appealed to religious and spiritual
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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