Allow peace to reign in Nigeria — Islamic council begs youths

IMN members burning US flag 

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Monday appealed to Muslim youths in the country to exercise restraint over the death of top Iranian military commander, Qassem Soleiman, in Iraq.

In a statement issued in Abuja by Head of Media of the council, Ibrahim Aselemi, the body appealed to the youth not to allow their emotions becloud their judgment but to ensure peace at all times, NAN reports.



NSCIA said the issue between the U.S. and Iran can only be resolved through diplomatic dialogue.

“The attention of NSCIA has been drawn to a planned peaceful protest by some Muslim youths in the country to vent their anger over the demise of Iranian top military commander, Gen. Qasem Soleimani in Iraq.


“Although protests are an integral part of civil democracy all over the world, NSCIA believes that the timing is wrong,” the council said.