By Amos Tauna
Unified Nigerian Youth Forum, UNYF, has enjoined Muslim youths to use the Eid-el-Kabir prayer grounds across the country as avenues to pray for the cooperate existence of the nation.
UNYF president, Abdulsalam Muhammad Kazeem in a statement in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria on Thursday, said, “We urged all Youth leaders to use this period of Eid Kabir to organise special prayers, for the progress and success of the present administration under the able leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“We know that prayers remain our only option, instead of blaming or criticizing our leaders, we should set aside a special day, venue and time to pray for our leaders, not inciting violence or promoting hate speeches.”
It enjoined the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to deploy more policemen to various Eid praying grounds across the nation as a strategy of strengthening the internal security against common enemies.
“We call on Inspector General of Police Mr. Ibrahim Idris and all services Chiefs to please maintain their present standard of operations as it has help in curtailing crimes and winning the fight against insurgency.
“We passionately appeal to the Inspector General of Police, Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG, Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, in charge of zone 7 and the gallant/reliable Commissioner of police Kaduna State, Agyole Abeh, to urgently look into the issue of continuous kidnapping along Kaduna/Abuja express way, particularly the Kakau village where 2 male and a female were abducted in this week, for more action as it will help in reducing the level of crimes on the road,” it observed.
While commending the courage of Senator Isa Mamma Misau of Bauchi central over his recent statement on the Inspector General of Police Mr. Ibrahim Idris, it appealed to the Senator to equally exposed the rot in the legislature.
The forum appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to quickly look into the allegation of the special funds allegedly received annually, N120 billion by the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, being payment for special security services rendered by the Nigerian police to corporate organizations.
It urged all religious and political leaders to avoid making reckless statement or actions but should help in fostering the unity of Nigeria.
