Sokoto Government Investigates Attack on Cleric Lukuwa

The Sokoto State Government has established a committee to investigate the attack on Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, a cleric who was stabbed on September 11 after leading Jumu’at prayers at a mosque in the Mabera area. The committee, which includes Islamic scholars, will examine both the immediate and remote causes of the religious tensions that arose from the incident.

Abubakar Bawa, the Director-General of Media and Publicity at Government House, announced that the Sheikh Musa Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque will remain closed as a crime scene until further notice. This closure aims to prevent further escalation of tensions while the government seeks to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attack.

The suspected attacker, reportedly a worshipper at the mosque, was killed by other worshippers after the stabbing. The government has urged residents to avoid actions that could inflame religious tensions and has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property in Sokoto State.