Muslim League condemns suicide killings, urges Buhari to overhaul security

The Muslim League for Accountability, an NGO, had advised President Muhammadu Buhari to overhaul the nation's security system, in view of recent suicide attacks on innocent Nigerians.

Its Executive Director, Malam Yusuf Arrigasiyyu, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Wednesday.

He said "the barbaric and irresponsible attacks in Zaria, Kano, Jos, Maiduguri and Potiskum, shows that there is need to re-strategise in order to face the challenges posed by terrorists.

"There is the need to overhaul the entire security system in the country in order to bring to an end this insurgency.

"I want to urge President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint competent personnel in security management, so as to quickly minimise activities of the terror groups and secure the lives of Nigerians.’’

Arrigasiyyu also solicited for the support of Nigerians "to bring the insurgents to their knees.’’

He said "fighting insurgency is a collective responsibility. It is not only for security operatives but all Nigerians must join hands to end the insurgency and bring peace and stability to the country.

The group's executive director also advised the Boko Haram insurgents to repent and tow the path of peace and urged parents to monitor their childrens’ activities so as not to fall under the influence of bad friends.

He called on Muslims to utilise the last 10 days of Ramadan to pray for peace and stability in the country.