No fewer than 4,444 Qur’an reciters gathered on Saturday for a full day of special prayers seeking peace and improved security in Kano State, following recent bandit attacks in parts of the state.
The prayer session, convened by the Kano State Government at the Government House, brought together Islamic scholars, traditional leaders and top government officials. The event aimed to seek divine intervention as communities in the Kano North senatorial district grapple with rising security threats, including the recent abduction of at least 15 residents and the killing of one woman.
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, senior government officials, religious leaders, traditional rulers and community representatives were all in attendance.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf described the insecurity challenge as a non-partisan issue that requires collective action.
“Insecurity does not discriminate based on politics or party affiliation. It affects everyone equally. That is why all hands must be on deck to confront this threat together and restore safety to Kano,” he said.
He noted that his administration has been strengthening support for security agencies through logistics and ongoing collaboration with their leadership to ensure timely responses to threats. According to him, the state will continue working closely with security operatives to safeguard lives and property.
Governor Yusuf added that mass prayer sessions serve as a spiritual complement to physical security efforts and deserve the backing of all citizens.
Several prominent Islamic clerics, including Sheikh Tijjani Bala Kalarawi, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Sani Ashir, Sheikh Adam Abba Koki, Sheikh Nasir Kabara, Sheikh Abdullahi Uwaisu Madabo, Sheikh Dr. Mujtaba Abdulkadir Bauchi, and Gwani Lawi Gwani Dankillori of Maiduguri, also emphasised the continued importance of prayers in confronting the state’s security challenges.
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