President, Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Comrade Isah Abubakar, has strongly condemned the suggestion by an interfaith organization that the federal government should grant amnesty to members of the dreaded Boko Haram, saying it is uncalled for.
He said, the Islamic group, which had been operating in the North-east for about five years now, had claimed more lives and destroyed property than any other militant group in the world.
Addressing newsmen in Kaduna on Thursday, Abubakar said, “The position of NYCN regarding the happening across the country is clear.
“We condemn in totality the attitude of those calling for amnesty for Boko Haram as we regard them as infidel and evil among people. Boko Haram has slaughtered more than 17,000 persons and they are considered the most bloodiest in the history of Mankind.
“We support Mr President’s commitment and Nigeria security agencies. Our candid advice to President Muhammadu Buhari is to treat any group of person(s), of any ethnic nationality, whose activities is contrary to the law of the land as criminal,” he added.
Abubakar also commended President Buhari for appointing Nasir Sa’idu Adhama as his Senior Special Adviser on Youth and Student Matters, while also thanking President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki for appointing Kolade Olaoluwa as his Special Assistance on Student Matters.
He, however, congratulated the newly appointees and wished them successful stay in office, urging them to put their best in all they do in order to show Nigerians that the youths have more to offer than mere assumptions.
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