By Aminu Dalhatu
The Zamfara State Ulama Council has called on religious leaders across the state to intensify prayers and observe Al-Qunut for divine intervention to end the persistent insecurity affecting communities.
Chairman of the Council, Sheikh Ahmad Bin Umar Kanoma, made the call while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Council’s meeting held in Gusau the Zamfara State Capital.
Sheikh Kanoma said the second and most critical issue discussed at the meeting was the security situation in Zamfara State, which the Council described as a major concern that require collective efforts and urgent attention.
According to him, members of the council reviewed the prevailing security challenges and examined the efforts being made by the state government to address the situation.
He added that, the Council also sought information from its members across different communities to obtain a clearer understanding of the security situation, particularly in areas where residents were experiencing severe difficulties as a result of attacks and other security threats.
Sheikh Kanoma expressed the Council’s sympathy with all those affected by insecurity, especially families who had lost loved ones, suffered property damage or had relatives abducted by bandits.
He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant Jannatul Firdaus to those who lost their lives, while asking for quick recovery for those injured during attacks.
The chairman disclosed that, the Council had agreed to resubmit some recommendations to Governor Dauda Lawal on measures to address the security challenges confronting the state.
He urged religious leaders across Zamfara to intensify prayers and observe Al-Qunut, seeking Allah’s intervention to restore peace and security to the state.
Sheikh Kanoma also prayed for divine guidance for those involved in insecurity and their supporters, urging them to abandon their actions, repent and embrace peace.
He reminded perpetrators of violence that, no power was greater than that of Almighty Allah, warning that, weapons and other means of force could not protect anyone from answering the call of their Creator.
Sheikh Ahmad Bin Umar Kanoma also appealed to the Zamfara State Government not to relent in providing support to individuals and communities severely affected by insecurity, particularly victims who had lost family members, homes and other means of livelihood.
He said the Council discussed the outcome of a committee meeting with the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology on complaints of members of the public concerning some Arabic schools were presented for clarification.
According to him, the commissioner adequately addressed the complaints and provided explanations on issues concerning Islamic schools, particularly JIGAS Arabic School and Arabic School Zurmi.
The chairman clarified that the schools remained intact, stressing that, their names had not been changed, contrary to some concerns raised.
He explained that the government had introduced certain changes aimed at improving the schools to equipping students with technical knowledge and other relevant skills.
Sheikh Kanoma further assured the public that the teaching of Arabic studies would continue in the affected schools, adding that the commissioner had responded to all the complaints presented to him.
Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
