The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appealed to Muslim youth in the country not to embark on any protest over the recent killing of Gen. Sulaimani Qasim, in Bagdad by the United States of America.
“Although, protests are an integral part of all civil democracies in the world, Council believes the timing is wrong as this could lead to loss of lives.
“We appeal to these Muslim youth not to allow their emotions becloud them to the dangers of taking to the streets”, the NSCIA said in a release issued in Abuja.
The statement signed by Aselemi Ibrahim Head of Media and Communication, NSCIA reads in full:”The attention of the leadership of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs NSCIA, has been drawn to a planned solidarity “peaceful” protest by some Muslim youth in the Nigeria over the murder of a top Iranian commander, Gen. Sulaimani Qasim, in Bagdad by the United States of America.
“Although, protests are an integral part of all civil democracies in the world, Council believes the timing is wrong as this could lead to loss of lives.
“We appeal to these Muslim youth not to allow their emotions becloud them to the dangers of taking to the streets.
“We believe that the impasse between Iran and America can only be resolved through dialogue at the level of bilateral or multi-lateral diplomacy.
“We appeal to the law enforcement agency to be alive to their responsibility of protecting lives and property.”