The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has condemned the murder of Sheikh Muhammad Goni Aisami by a soldier in Yobe state.
The Islamic cleric was killed on August 19, and two soldiers have been arrested by the police.
The JNI disclosed this in a statement issued by its Secretary-General, Dr Khalid Aliyu, in Kaduna on Tuesday.
The statement said, “JNI received with utmost shock of the reported assassination of Sheikh Aisami and theft of his car.
“To say the least, the Sheikh’s murder was dastardly, reprehensible and stands condemned, given the kind hearted nature of the Sheikh, who in his own volition offered the assailants a ride in the same car.”
The muslim body said the killing is a clearly demonstration of the level of insecurity in the country which requires quick and decisive government intervention.
“We nevertheless call on the Federal Government and the leadership of the Nigerian Army to as a matter of fairness and justice hasten the prosecution of the culprits responsible for Sheikh Aisami’s death.
“Perhaps, it may serve as a deterrent against many bad eggs within the system.”
