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National Prayer Session in Kano Cancelled Over Security Threats
Due to recent security concerns in Kano State and the widespread damage and vandalism that followed the EndBadGovernment protests, a planned national prayer session for August 10 has been canceled. The event was set to take place at Isyaka Rabi’u’s Mosque in Goron Dutse, Kano.
The decision to cancel the gathering was announced by Mubarak Ibrahim Lawan, the Coordinator of the National Prayer. He expressed deep regret over the situation, which had been intended to promote peace and stability across the nation.
In a statement issued on August 9, Lawan explained that the cancellation followed intelligence reports from both the Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Salman Dogo Garba, and the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the state, Alhassan Muhammad.
These reports indicated that the prayer session could potentially be targeted or disrupted by “evil forces” intending to exploit the event for their own purposes.
Lawan noted that security officials had warned of a possible infiltration by miscreants who might incite violence, looting, and other disturbances similar to those observed on August 1, when the national protests began. To prevent any potential chaos, the decision was made to cancel the event.
The Coordinator urged the public to remain in their local mosques and continue their prayers from their respective locations.
He emphasized that prayers can be effective regardless of where they are offered and advised the public to be vigilant against any suspicious individuals or objects.
Lawan called on everyone to remain steadfast in their prayers for the country and to be cautious of any potential threats to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
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He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
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“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
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Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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