Eid-El-Maulud: Gov Mohammed Enjoins Residents To Pray For Peace

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has charged the residents of the state to pray and embrace peace in the aftermath endsars protest.

The Governor who stated this in a goodwill message to mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration in the state, called for sober reflection and self evaluation by all with a view to knowing how well to relate with the creator and fellow human beings during the last one year and make amends where necessary.

He said: “Glory be to Allah for sparing our lives to witness this year’s Eid-el-Maulud Celebration when we commemorate the birth of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace be upon Him).

“As you are aware, Prophet Muhammad lived a simple but exemplary life. Besides the divine revelations which he received and passed on to his followers, he also preached peace, honesty, patience, generosity, humility, sincerely, love for one another and the fear of God. It is these virtues that people, irrespective of their religious inclinations are enjoined to imbibe and to put into practice.

“Bauchi State and our country need peace more than ever before. You are all living witnesses of the present demonstration and youth restiveness across the country against the excesses of the now-disbanded Special Anti – Robbery Squad, of the Nigeria Police Force, SARS.

“The protest was highjacked by the hoodlums which escalated into outright violence. Unsuspecting members of the public were needlessly attacked, shops were looted and public properties vandalized.

“At a time like this, I urge all Muslims to pray for peace to prevail. I would therefore like to call on the good people of Bauchi State to bury their ethnic, religious, regional or political differences and continue to live in peace and harmony with one another.

“I would also like to appeal to you all to offer special prayers for peace in our state in particular and the Nation in general in the face of the current security challenges in different parts of the country.

“We are grateful to Allah our security operatives are on top of the situation. Government has taken all measures to ensure the safety of lives and property of the people of the State,” the Governor said.

Governor Mohammed appealed for continued support and cooperation with the goverment in its effort to ensure a peaceful Bauchi State, stressing that Government would not condone any act that is capable of causing rancour and disorder as any person or group of persons found to be involved in such acts under any guise will be dealt with according to the law .