Emir of Kano sides with Danjuma on Self-defense against terrorists

The Emir of Kano, Mohammad Sanusi II, has sided with T.Y. Danjuma on the advocacy for self-defense against killer terrorists. The Emir urged Nigerians to brace up to defend themselves against the extremist Boko Haram terrorists which have mounted bloody campaign against Nigerians; killing, maiming and overrunning territories.

The Emir of Kano on Saturday while making a closing remark at the weekly recitation of the Holy Quran as part of prayers for peace in the country, urged religious and community leaders to undertake the immediate task of reinventing courage in their people, particularly the youth, in preparation for self defence against Boko Haram attacks.

People must stand resolutely in the face of attack and not abandon their towns, women and children, he said.

“These people”, the Emir recounted in Hausa in reference to the Boko Haram, “when they attack towns, they kill boys and enslave girls… People must stand resolute.”

He reminded the congregation of Muslim clerics who came from various Islamic schools in Kano of the saying of Prophet Muhammed that whoever dies in defence of his country, family, life or wealth is a martyr.

“People must not assume that the crisis will not reach their area,” he said. “If it comes, we are asking God to give us fortitude, but if He wishes to take martyrs from amongst us, we should be ready to give our lives.”

The Emir also called on the people to make preparation for defence with whatever way possible.

“People must not wait for soldiers to protect them. There are even instances where soldiers on ground ran away in the face of attack,” he said.

The Royal Father told hunters and experts in security to deploy their expertise in the quest for seeking pleasure of God to end the killings in the country.

Sanusi expressed optimism that the terrorists will be defeated, praying: “God will grant us victory over them.”

Since the insurgents took control of Mubi in Adamawa State, there have been calls from religious and opinion leaders in Northern Nigeria for people to rise and face Boko Haram without relying solely on government.

This led to the liberation of the town early this week by hunters and local vigilantes. Also, when the insurgents moved to Gombi, they were successfully repelled by the hunters.