The cleric said election is a 'war' and that no true Muslim should run away from armed security personnel and non state actors on election day.
Nigeria’s secret police, the State Security Services , has arrested an Islamic cleric and one other person for inciting violence ahead of the 18 March governorship election in Kano State.
“We will no longer tolerate inconclusive election in Kano. Let the security agents take note no more inconclusive in Kano we are going to die with all of you . “In those potentially harmful messages, they specifically championed certain political interests and directly called on their supporters to violently attack those opposed to them, including security personnel during the 18th March, 2023 Governorship and House of Assembly election in the State.
“The DSS assures that it will not idly watch misguided persons or groups undermine the peace and security of the state. The leadership of the said party should rein in its members and urge them to desist from conducts capable of causing a breakdown of law and order in Kano and its environs before, during and after the scheduled election.
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