Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi State, Alhaji Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar has accused some traditional rulers, title holders and religious leaders of collaborating with terrorists and bandits to terrorise the people in the state.
Iliyasu-Bashar, who is the Chairman of Kebbi State Council of Emirs, spoke today, April 8 at the weekly prayer session held at Abdullahi Fodio Palace, Birnin Kebbi. The emirate organised the prayer sessions to seek divine intervention in all matters concerning peace, unity, well-being, growth and development of Nigeria.
The emir described the involvement of traditional title holders in banditry as worrisome and needed to be tackled head-on.
He advised his subjects to fear God wherever they are and to always stick to the teachings of Holy Prophet Muhammad, to attract God’s blessings in this life and in the hereafter.
Iliyasu-Bashar appealed to Islamic religion leaders and the led to intensify prayers for lasting peace and unity in the country, especially during the Holy month of Ramadan.
The emir congratulated five District Heads of Maiyama Local Government Area, who received donations of vehicles from the member representing Koko/Maiyama federal constituency, Alhaji Shehu Muhammad-Koko.
