‘Enough is enough’: Sultan decries endless killings in Nigeria

Speaking at the Northern Traditional Ruler’s Council 7th Executive Committee Meeting in Maiduguri, the Sultan expressed frustration that traditional rulers have to repeatedly condemn senseless killings before political leaders take action.

“We have released so many statements of condemnation, but how many times do we need to condemn these killings before our political leaders and security agencies stop or reduce the insecurity in the country to the barest minimum?” the Sultan questioned.

The Sultan emphasised that traditional rulers are more concerned about the security situation than politicians, noting that over 86 traditional rulers from the North have come together to discuss the issue and find solutions.

He called for collective action to tackle insecurity, citing recent incidents in Plateau, Sokoto, and Kebbi, where numerous lives were lost.

The Sultan also warned against profiling criminals based on tribe, religion, or ethnicity, stressing that every group has both good and bad elements.

“Let’s not look at some people and say they are the cause of our problems,” he advised.

The meeting, themed “Enhanced Security As Panacea For Stability and Development of the North,” aimed to address the security challenges facing the region.

The Sultan remains optimistic that insecurity in the North can be resolved if political leaders, traditional and religious leaders, and citizens work together in sincerity.