In the face of current security challenges, renowned Islamic aid group, Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI) on Saturday organised special prayers for peace in Adamawa and the nation in general.
The Adamawa Secretary of the group, Alhaji Gambo Jika, made this known in an in Yola.
Gambo said the special prayers, which lasted three days, was rounded off on Friday.
“As a matter of policy we took it upon our self every season we have election to organise such prayers for the peaceful conduct of the election.
“It is also for peace in the state in view of the present security problem facing the state and nation in general,” Gambo said.
Gambo said the group was also planning dialogue among various groups to promote unity and peaceful coexistence.
He condemned recent incidents of killing and attack on places of worship and innocent citizens in parts of the state and urged government to match words with action in maintaining law and order.
While urging the diverse people of the state to live in peace, Gambo cautioned politicians against fuelling religious and ethnic sentiments in the ongoing governorship campaigns.
He said the recent ethno religious violence in Guyuk, Lamorde, Numan and Girei local governments was the handiwork of such politicians and called for full investigation into the matter with view to bringing the perpetrators to book.?