Northern youth group condemn killing of cleric Sheikh Yahaya Massusuka
- Northern Youth Frontiers condemn killing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Massusuka and call for full investigation.
- Group chairman Sama Musa say those behind the killing na enemies of Nigeria peace and unity.
- Coalition also praise President Bola Tinubu for performing Umrah pilgrimage for Saudi Arabia.
A coalition of youth groups for Northern Nigeria don condemn the killing of Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Massusuka and call on authorities to find and prosecute those responsible.
The Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) make the call for one statement on Saturday, wey its national chairman, Sama Musa, sign.
The group talk say the killing of one religious leader dey threaten the country fragile peace and fit deepen divisions if nobody no bring to justice.
Call for investigation
The NYF urge President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to open immediate and thorough investigation.
E talk say make dem identify, arrest and make the perpetrators face the full weight of the law.
Musa describe the late cleric as person wey believe well well in national unity and whose teachings centre on religious tolerance, peace and mutual respect.
"The late Yahaya Massusuka na person wey believe well well in national unity," Musa talk.
The group no talk where or when the killing happen, and no details of the circumstances dem give for the statements wey dem review.
For ordinary Nigerians, the killing of one cleric na security concern. Dem dey often see religious leaders as voices for calm for their communities, and attacks on them fit raise tension for areas where people respect them.
Praise for Tinubu's Umrah
The same statement commend President Tinubu for travelling go Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah pilgrimage and pray for Nigeria peace, unity and development.
Musa talk say Nigeria na complex country of many ethnic, cultural and religious groups, and say prayer remain one of the pillars wey dey hold am together.
"The peace of our nation dey paramount to national development and nation-building," e talk.
The coalition also thank Islamic and Christian clerics across the country wey dey pray for Nigeria unity and prosperity.
E restate its commitment to support leadership and initiatives wey promote national cohesion, security and peaceful coexistence for all regions.
Wetin go happen next
The group demand now dey with police and other security agencies, wey never talk publicly whether investigation don start.
Whether arrests go follow go matter to communities wey dey watch how serious dem take the killing of one religious leader.
