Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to identify, arrest and deal with those responsible for the various killings across the country.
Gowon stated this while speaking in Katsina State during a two-day North West zone, Nigeria Prays event.
He said Nigerians needed to come together and condemn all forms of animosity among her citizens, including bloodletting, clashes and hate speech.
Gowon said: “We are gathered in the true spirit of worship to intercede fervently for our dear nation for God’s intervention in our affairs, particularly social, political and economic, and to douse hatred and animosity amongst our citizens.
“If not for God’s abundant mercy and grace, the nation would have been plunged into another round of crisis.
“Let us be assured that our prayers are not in vain. I can say this with every authority that prayer can solve problems better and faster than generals and soldiers can do with physical weapons of war.
“I have no doubt in my heart that God will honor our collective prayers and intercession for our nation and heal our nation of insecurity.
“We, however, call on the authorities to deal with culprits and bring justice to the grieved. We must rise to condemn needles bloodletting and clashes, hate speeches and all manner of evil.”
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