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Christian, Muslim Youths of Nigeria condemn murder of Deborah
The National Association of Christian and Muslim Youths of Nigeria has condemned the murder of Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State by some Muslim mobs over alleged blasphemy.
The group while urging citizens to desist from taking laws into their hands as well as assuming the role of fighting for God, added that as a secular nation, we are knitted and guided by a constitution and other statutory laws that specify ways of punishing offenders of any kind when erred and so, such procedures must be duly followed in channeling grievances as well as addressing societal issues.
According to Sunday Audu, the
Garkuwan Bonugo, Kwali, Abuja who is the National Patron, National Association of Christians and Muslims Youths of Nigeria, “A mistake it was not, that God created and made us citizens of the same country sharing the same national heritage. Therefore, our peaceful coexistence and harmonious living must no be debatable, detestable, and arguable because as people of God we can achieve more when we are bonded together.
“I in the spirit of oneness condemn in the strongest term the killing and burning of Ms. Deborah Yakubu, a 200L student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State by some Muslim mobs over alleged blasphemy on 12th of May 2022. While it’s enshrined in all the Holy Books the need to respect each other’s religious sanctity and holiness, it’s also advisable that we desist from taking laws into our hands and assume the role of fighting for God.
“As a secular nation, we are knitted and guided by a constitution and other statutory laws that specify ways of punishing offenders of any kind when erred and so, such procedures must be duly followed in channeling our grievances as well addressing some societal issues. As an association composed of both Christians and Muslims, we are expected to constantly bear in mind our core objectives which is the ‘struggle for peace and total disarmament’ which in its entirety does not condone and warrant such despicable acts.
“The teachings encapsulated in the Holy Books must be well learned by all with a view of understanding it devoid of external influence and suggestion and properly translated into real-life practice which has the ability to strengthen our bond of togetherness. Religious leaders and teachers must know that they owe the people the responsibility of calming nerves and ensuring that activities capable of degenerating into religion crises are curtailed and not always found playing the instigating or inciting role as that will mean doing contrary to the dictates stipulated because no religion preaches war and conflict but completely known for promoting and advocating peace and harmony.
“Therefore, Muslim and Christian youths across the federation are enjoined to imbibe and inculcate the spirit of preaching and promoting peace by ensuring that as enlightened as they are, only activities geared towards improving the standard of living of people are championed and spread. We must know that we are first humans before religion therefore, the need to place humanity above anything and never be allowed to sink into becoming extremists in an attempt of defending religion.”
He charged the “Sokoto State Government, Federal Government, and the Security agents to play their roles to ensure that justice is dispensed so that it will serve as a deterrent for others nurturing the same ugly thought,” and extended his “condolences to the family of Ms. Deborah Yakubu over her sudden demise, pray for God’s comfort as well as eternal rest of her soul.”, Muslim Youths of Nigeria condemn murder of Deborah
The National Association of Christian and Muslim Youths of Nigeria has condemned the murder of Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State by some Muslim mobs over alleged blasphemy.
The group while urging citizens to desist from taking laws into their hands as well as assuming the role of fighting for God, added that as a secular nation, we are knitted and guided by a constitution and other statutory laws that specify ways of punishing offenders of any kind when erred and so, such procedures must be duly followed in channeling grievances as well as addressing societal issues.
According to Sunday Audu, the
Garkuwan Bonugo, Kwali, Abuja who is the National Patron, National Association of Christian and Muslim Youths of Nigeria, “A mistake it was not, that God created and made us citizens of the same country sharing the same national heritage. Therefore, our peaceful coexistence and harmonious living must no be debatable, detestable, and arguable because as people of God we can achieve more when we are bonded together.
“I in the spirit of oneness condemn in the strongest term the killing and burning of Ms. Deborah Yakubu, a 200L student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State by some Muslim mobs over alleged blasphemy on 12th of May 2022. While it’s enshrined in all the Holy Books the need to respect each other’s religious sanctity and holiness, it’s also advisable that we desist from taking laws into our hands and assume the role of fighting for God.
“As a secular nation, we are knitted and guided by a constitution and other statutory laws that specify ways of punishing offenders of any kind when erred and so, such procedures must be duly followed in channeling our grievances as well addressing some societal issues. As an association composed of both Christians and Muslims, we are expected to constantly bear in mind our core objectives which is the ‘struggle for peace and total disarmament’ which in its entirety does not condone and warrant such despicable acts.
“The teachings encapsulated in the Holy Books must be well learned by all with a view of understanding it devoid of external influence and suggestion and properly translated into real-life practice which has the ability to strengthen our bond of togetherness. Religious leaders and teachers must know that they owe the people the responsibility of calming nerves and ensuring that activities capable of degenerating into religion crises are curtailed and not always found playing the instigating or inciting role as that will mean doing contrary to the dictates stipulated because no religion preaches war and conflict but completely known for promoting and advocating peace and harmony.
“Therefore, Muslim and Christian youths across the federation are enjoined to imbibe and inculcate the spirit of preaching and promoting peace by ensuring that as enlightened as they are, only activities geared towards improving the standard of living of people are championed and spread. We must know that we are first humans before religion therefore, the need to place humanity above anything and never be allowed to sink into becoming extremists in an attempt of defending religion.”
He charged the “Sokoto State Government, Federal Government, and the Security agents to play their roles to ensure that justice is dispensed so that it will serve as a deterrent for others nurturing the same ugly thought,” and extended his “condolences to the family of Ms. Deborah Yakubu over her sudden demise, pray for God’s comfort as well as eternal rest of her soul.”
The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been summoned to the Nigerian Po,ice Force headquarters to face criminal investigation.
In a letter dated 4th April and signed by Commissioner of Police in Charge of Operations, Olajide Rufus Ibitoye, said he was directed by the Inspector General of Police to invite the Emir for questioning for violating Durbar ban.
A copy of the letter sighted by CAPITAL POST indicated that Sanusi led a Durbar processing to the Government House to pay homage despite the ban which the Police expressed security concerns.
The urged Emir Sanusi Lamido to appear on Tuesday,b8th April, 2025.
Sanusi reportedly led a procession in car as against the usual horses in which a 20-year old in the entourage was arrested and detained.
Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio has accused Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Elisha Abbo of being united I coordinated attacks against him lately.
He stated this following Natasha’s claims during a rally in her Kogi Central Senatorial District that he recruited the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to assassinate her outside Abuja.
At the rally on Tuesday 1st April, 2025 which was monitored by CAPITAL POST in Lokoja, Natasha accused the former Governor Yahaya Bello, having been contacted late in the night of March 12, 2025 to orchestrated ‘recall and assassination’ of her outside Abuja.
Natasha said she has intelligence reports that when she is killed in her Constituency, “it will look as if it’s her people that killed her.”
Though Bello was yet to issue a statement debunking the allgations or otherwise, Senate President on his part denied the allegation and described it as falsehood and inflammatory.
Reacting in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publici, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh on Friday, Akpabio accused former Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial, Elisha Abbo of toeing the similar part of blackmail, saying barely 24 hours later, on April 2, 2025, Elisha Abbo appeared on Arise Television to revive a previously withdrawn claim that Senator Akpabio “manipulated the judiciary” to secure his removal from the Senate.
The statement said: “Nigerians will recall that Mr. Abbo, in 2023, publicly retracted this same accusation and tendered an apology after acknowledging that his claims were founded on incorrect assumptions.
“His removal from office was the outcome of a constitutionally grounded judicial decision by the Court of Appeal, which independently determined that he was not duly elected to represent Adamawa North.
“In a further twist, Mr. Abbo also alleged that he was denied his entitlements by the Senate President. This, too, is categorically false. Entitlements such as salaries and allowances are processed strictly through administrative and legal procedures.
“The Senate President does not and cannot unilaterally approve or deny such requests. Any delays or rejections would have been based solely on due diligence and compliance with established protocols.
“The timing, tone, and striking similarity of these coordinated attacks point clearly to a politically motivated smear campaign. These individuals—backed by undisclosed interests—appear united in a desperate effort to undermine the credibility of the Senate and its leadership and intended to distract from their own personal and political shortcomings and failings.
“Senator Godswill Akpabio remains undeterred. As a statesman devoted to national unity, institutional integrity, and the rule of law, he will not be distracted by malicious falsehoods or inflammatory rhetoric.
“Regardless of the necessity for legal redress, formal letters of demand, seeking immediate public retractions, apologies, and compensation for reputational harm, are underway to be served on both Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Mr Elisha Abbo.
“We call on the Nigerian public in particular and the International Community to reject these baseless and provocative narratives. The Senate, under Senator Akpabio’s leadership, remains focused on its constitutional mandate: to promote legislative excellence, safeguard democratic values, and deliver meaningful progress for the Nigerian people”, the statement concluded.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed heartfelt sympathy over the demise of Hon. Suleiman Muhammed, the Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a condolence message to the family of the deceased and members of the APC in Kogi state, described the sudden passing of the APC Zonal chairman as a loss not only for the party in Kogi East but the entire APC family in the state.
According to the Governor “The late Hon. Suleiman Muhammed was a man of peace, humility, and one who demonstrated commitment to the service of the state and the APC as a party. He carried the aspirations of his people with dignity; his leadership was widely respected and his contributions deeply valued within and beyond the APC in Kogi East”.
“He was instrumental in strengthening party cohesion and promoting inclusive dialogue. His presence in every party engagement brought stability and thoughtful leadership to our consultations in the zone.”
Governor Ododo further noted that Hon. Suleiman’s calm temperament, sense of fairness, and ability to listen distinguished him as a unifying figure in the party.
The Governor also extends condolences to the family of the deceased, the leadership and members of the APC in the state, the people of Dekina local government area and the entire Kogi East Senatorial District.
He prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljanatul Firdaus.
The late APC zonal chairman who served as the APC coordinator in Odu Ward 2 before becoming the zonal chairman of the party in Kogi East died at the age of 45 and has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
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