Sultan of Sokoto Clarifies Christians Not Subject to Sharia Law in Nigeria
Sultan of Sokoto Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar addressed the issue of Sharia law imposition on Christians, stating that Christians are not under Sharia law jurisdiction in Nigeria. He highlighted the importance of religious tolerance and cautioned against divisive statements.
The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) emphasized the need for collaboration to promote peace amid rising tensions. Speaker Abba Tajudeen stressed the role of faith leaders in countering extremism and enhancing national security.
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