The President, Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday asked Nigerians to pray against
kidnapping, banditry and blackmail.
According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on
Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President made the call in his
Eid-il-Fitr message.
The statement was titled ‘On the occasion of Eid, President
Buhari calls for unity and solidarity’.
Shehu quoted the President as saying, “On this blessed
occasion, I wish that the Eid festival brings with it peace, safety, security,
brotherhood and love amongst all.
“Unity and solidarity
among all citizens, Muslims and Christians are imperative especially at a time
when our country is faced with multiple challenges which are surmountable only
when we come together as one.
“It is important that we remember how we share, through our
faiths, common bonds that should serve to unite us and not allow ourselves to
succumb to those who seek to divide us, using our two great religions, for
their own selfish advantages.
“We should jointly pray against the tragic incidents of
kidnapping and banditry and the desperate quest for political power expressed
through blackmail against the existence of our country as a united entity.
“We must resist the temptation to retreat into our
communities. I urge our political and religious leaders as well as traditional
rulers to encourage our citizens to turn towards one another in love and
compassion.”
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