The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI),
on Thursday said the Federal Government must spare no efforts to immediately
rescue all the abducted Dapchi school girls and others in the hands of Boko
Haram insurgents.
A statement by its Secretary
General, Dr Khalid Aliyu said the circumstances of the abduction raised serious
concern about the genuineness of some security agents to the fight against
insurgency.
It condemned the buck passing
between the police and the military over the abduction, saying it was an
indication that something was seriously wrong.
The JNI therefore said “an
example must be set – heads must roll for this negligence. Inquiry is not the only
way to go.’’
“In fact, a serious government
would have by now put in jail and suspended all negligent security and
political chiefs who could and should have protected these innocent children,
rather than the rigmarole setting up of an investigative panel,’’ the Muslims
umbrella group said.
It added: “If there is worse
outcome than the abduction itself, it is the fact that this is the most potent
action to frustrate girl-child education in Northern Nigeria, despite the many
enrolment campaign efforts for female education.
“No parent now is comfortable
especially in the North East to allow his daughter to go to such callously
unprotected schools. And the North is the loser! Therefore, this is a wakeup
call to the quiescent northern governors.’’
The JNI noted with concern, the
growing mistrust among citizens in the North-east, claiming that “any time
people provided information on suspected insurgents, the informants are hunted
down and many killed within the next 24 hours.’’
It therefore called on government
at all levels to collaborate with security agencies to tackle the security
threat through proactive approaches.
The JNI directed Imams to conduct
`Qunootun-Nawazil’, special prayers during calamities in the last Rak’at of
each Salat, to seek Allah’s intervention for the safe return of the girls.
“Likewise, fervent observance of
Adhkar (remembrance of Allah) should also be ventured into by all Muslims, as
it is a vital tool for easing fears, tension and uncertainties such as the
myriad security challenges bedevilling Nigeria.
“Similarly, supplications in
Sujood in all circumstances are also paramount.’’
The JNI, however, said in spite
of the shocking unfortunate incident, “the remaining final year Dapchi students
should be encouraged to write their respective WAEC and NECO exams, even if it
be through an arrangement, in another environment.’’
The JNI also said all female
secondary schools in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa be provided with maximum security.
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ReplyDeleteTwo things bring out the truth in a man: anger and strong wine. The ineptitude and near imbecility / Trance state of the Hausa - Fulani led federal government of Nigeria (and its law enforcement agencies) has again been stated. The difference is that it is coming from one of their own, this time.
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