Sultan Of Sokoto Gives Reason Why Apostle Suleman Should Be Arrested

The sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on the federal government to ensure the arrest and prosecution of people who preach and promote hate speeches in the country.

Abubakar gave this advice at the opening of a two-day conference organised by International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID), an inter-governmental organisation that promotes dialogue to build peace in conflict areas.

The conference was supported by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) in collaboration with the Inter faith Mediation Centre (IMC).

Abubakar said there was need for both Christians and Muslims to report preachers of hate to the security agencies for proper investigation.

He identified hate preaching as a major factor responsible for friction between Christians and Muslims, saying “while we pray for peace and dialogue, preachers of hate must be reported to the security agencies”.

“Therefore, we must work hard for peace and live in peace and harmony,” he said.

“All of us believe in dialogue that is why we are here. Some of us are outside Abuja and we have to travel long distance to be here.

“This shows what we want peace because violence, killings is contrary to the teaching of our Holy books.

“We are not here to teach ourselves the holy books, but to use them appropriately.”

Abubakar called on religious leaders and their followers to support the security agencies to deal with people who promote religious intolerance in the country.

“We must tell ourselves the truth, we must collaborate with authorities to deal with those who don’t want peace,” he said.

Recall that Apostle Johnson Suleiman of The Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide was last night rescued by Governor Fayose from being arrested by DSS over his hate speech..

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