Sultan to NYSC Members: Banditry, Terrorism Have No Place in Islam
His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared that banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality have no place in Islam, urging Nigerians to reject ethnic and religious profiling.
Speaking while receiving members of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at his palace in Sokoto, the Sultan stressed that Islam promotes peace, justice and respect for human life.
He cautioned against associating crime with any ethnic or religious group, insisting that criminals should simply be identified as criminals regardless of their background.
Commenting on the recent killing of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Chairman in Benue State, Alhaji Risku Muhammad, the Sultan explained that the association’s statement was intended to discourage reprisals and prevent further bloodshed.
“We don’t add fuel to the fire; we quench it,” the Sultan said, urging Nigerians to allow the law to take its course rather than resort to revenge.
He also encouraged corps members to remain security conscious, respect the traditions of their host communities and contribute positively to national development.
The Sultan described Sokoto as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states and advised the corps members to ignore negative stereotypes and verify information before sharing it on social media.
Earlier, the Sokoto NYSC Coordinator, Mr. Tyoyer Gabriel Ter, said 1,151 corps members had been deployed to the state for the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream I orientation exercise.
He commended the Sultan for his consistent support for the NYSC and appreciated Governor Ahmed Aliyu for renovating the permanent orientation camp in Wamakko.
