The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged the Nigerian military to adopt a more proactive approach in tackling terrorism following deadly bombings in Maiduguri, Borno State.
He made the call on Wednesday while declaring Friday as Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
The appeal comes after twin bomb attacks in Maiduguri on Monday killed 23 people and left more than 100 others injured. The explosions occurred at a local market, the gate of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, and the Post Office flyover in the Borno State capital.
Condemning the attacks, the Sultan said security forces must take the fight directly to terrorist hideouts instead of waiting for them to strike.
“Take the war to the terrorists where they are. Don’t wait for them to strike before defending or finding remedies. This you must do so that, as a nation of great people, we can have peace in our country,” he said.
He described the bombings as un-Islamic and stressed that such acts of violence should not be linked to the teachings of Islam.
The Sultan also called on the government to show strong political will in protecting citizens across the country, regardless of religion or ethnicity.
“The government should summon the political willpower required to provide effective security and safety for all people, to stamp out these criminal elements across the country,” he said.
He further appealed to Nigerians to promote peace, unity, and coexistence, noting that national development depends on a safe and harmonious society.
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