The Zamfara State chapter of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bidi’ah Wa IQamatis- Sunnah, JIBWIS, has accused the spokesman of the State Governor, Suleiman Bala Idris, of defending the folks behind the homicide of an Islamic scholar, Shiekh Abubakar Hassan Mada.
In a press release issued by the Zamfara State Chairman of JIBWIS, Alhaji Aliyu Na-Allah Zurmi, the group confirmed the assertion made by the Commandant of Group Safety Guard, CPG, Col. Yandoto, acknowledging the involvement of his males within the homicide of Shiekh Abubakar Hassan Mada.
“We name on Sulaiman Idris Bala to withdraw his assertion of defending the culprits,” the assertion added.
“The Zamfara State JIBWIS expresses deep sorrow and condemns the brutal homicide of our esteemed Chairman of the JIBWIS Ulama Council, Gusau Native Authorities, Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada.
“The incident occurred in Mada city, Gusau Native Authorities Space, on Tuesday, fifth March 2024, at round 4 pm.”
In accordance with the assertion, the state management of JIBWIS joined different mourners to attend the funeral prayers led by Sheikh Abdullahi Salisu Aleru.
“Regardless of the grief, JIBWIS urges its members to chorus from taking the legislation into their very own fingers, emphasizing a dedication to authorized actions to show and prosecute the assailants.
“Eyewitnesses in Mada city recognized some members of Zamfara State’s Group Safety Guards (CPG) because the culprits, contradicting the official assertion from the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris Bala.
“JIBWIS confirms the assertion made by the CPG Commander, Col Yandoto (rtd), acknowledging the involvement of his males within the tragic incident.
“We name on Sulaiman Idris Bala to withdraw his assertion of defending the culprits, and we warning in opposition to encroaching on the obligations of educated professionals.
“As an Islamic group, we remind the spokesperson of the State Governor to worry Allah and communicate the reality, as he shall be held accountable within the hereafter.
“The management of the JIBWIS whereas condemning the assertion urged the mentioned spokesperson to cease encroaching into different peoples responsibility and be cautious of delicate problems with this nature.
“JIBWIS emphasizes its dedication to making sure justice is served and subsequently appeals to the general public to not resort to vigilantism. We lengthen heartfelt condolences to the household of Sheikh Abubakar Hassan Mada, praying for his soul’s everlasting relaxation in Jannatul Firdaus.
“JIBWIS Zamfara State urges the authorities to expedite the investigation, expose the perpetrators, and guarantee justice prevails,” the assertion added.