The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has cautioned against linking criminal activities to any religion or ethnic group, warning that such narratives could deepen divisions and undermine efforts to tackle insecurity in the country.
The council made the call on Thursday in a Democracy Day message signed by its Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, on behalf of the President-General of the NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
The NSCIA said while insecurity remained a major challenge confronting the country, criminality should not be given ethnic or religious colouration.
The council noted with concern the persistent threats posed by banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other forms of violent crimes, saying they continued to claim innocent lives, displace communities and hinder national development.
“Criminality should neither be given ethnic nor religious colouration, as such narratives deepen divisions and undermine collective efforts to address insecurity and achieve lasting peace,” the statement
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