Act before Muslims run out of patience, NSCIA tells FG

By Luminous Jannamike

ABUJA — The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has warned the Federal Government and security agencies to act before Muslims ‘run out of patience’, saying persistent attacks, profiling and marginalisation of the faith and its adherents could deepen religious tensions.

The council said Muslims had deliberately responded with restraint despite what it described as repeated provocation, insisting that patience should not be mistaken for weakness.

The warning was contained in a statement by the NSCIA’s Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, on behalf of the council led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.

“While the NSCIA continues to appeal Muslims for continuous restraint, it is imperative that government and security agencies should do the needful before the Muslims run out of patience in the light of persistent attacks and marginalization,” the council said.