In a recent interview on Nigeria Info FM from 6:00, public affairs analyst Dr. Majeed Dahiru sounded the alarm over the rising insecurity in Nigeria, stressing that the Sultan of Sokoto should take a more active role in addressing the threat posed by radicalized elements within the Muslim community.
“Boko Haram and bandit members are Muslims; that should be a concern to the Sultan of Sokoto,” Dahiru stated, highlighting the urgent need for leadership and accountability from the apex Muslim authority in the country. According to him, the ongoing violence by these groups, which has disproportionately targeted Christians and other vulnerable populations, demands introspection and proactive measures from Muslim leaders.
Dr. Dahiru criticized the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) for issuing statements asking U.S. President Donald Trump to retract his comments on terrorism. He described the council’s position as “insensitive” and “counterproductive,” noting that Trump’s focus was on tackling terrorists who kill Christians, not Muslims. “The real concern should be why these violent actors continue to emerge from within our communities,” Dahiru added.
The analyst cited multiple cases where northern Muslim communities were given swift governmental responses following attacks against them, arguing that the same urgency and moral responsibility should apply to addressing the violence emanating from within their own demography. He stressed that radicalization, indoctrination, and jihadist tendencies among Muslims in Nigeria require immediate reforms led by the Sultan of Sokoto and other Muslim leaders.
Dahiru also called on the federal government to enforce accountability and ensure that religious institutions do not politicize security issues. “Leadership at this time must prioritize national stability and unity above sectarian considerations,” he emphasized. He warned that failure to address the problem could deepen insecurity and threaten social cohesion. View, More,
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