- The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Saad Abubakar III, has dismissed accusations of genocide in Nigeria, insisting that no religious or ethnic group was targeted for extermination.
- He was speaking at a conference of northern traditional rulers in Kebbi and asked anyone making such claims to provide evidence.
- Sudan warns against spreading misinformation on social media
- He also called for cooperation among traditional rulers to address insecurity and promote peace across the country.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammed Saad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of genocide in Nigeria, urging anyone making such accusations to provide verifiable evidence.
Speaking at the opening of the Conference of Northern Traditional Rulers (Kebbi 2025) in Bir Nin Kebbi, Sultan insisted that no religious or ethnic group had been targeted for extermination.
“Whether a person is a Muslim or a Christian, it is impossible to be killed without the knowledge of the traditional rulers of the community to which a person belongs,” he said.
He asked local and international groups to provide any concrete evidence of genocide, stressing that such claims were unfounded.
Reacting to the influence of social media, Sudan warned Nigerians against spreading or believing false information online.
“Most of the information posted on social media is untrue. People have to verify the information before accepting it as fact,” he said.
He also urged the federal government to take proactive steps to regulate social media, warning that misinformation could endanger national peace and unity.
On the purpose of the meeting, Sudan said the meeting aimed to strengthen community cooperation and develop strategies to address insecurity in northern Nigeria.
He commended Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris for hosting the event and thanked the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Moussa, for attending despite his busy schedule.
Finally, the Sudan called on Nigerians to pray for the country’s leaders and remain committed to peace, stability and unity.
