President Muhammadu Buhari has begged those who perpetrate violence and destruction in the name of Islam to desist from tarnishing the name of the religion urging them to embrace peace during this holy period-Ramadan.
In a message released on his behalf by the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the president said;
“As we make collective efforts to bring to a permanent end the menace of the Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin countries, let me use this auspicious occasion to appeal to our misguided brothers to drop their arms, embrace peace and seek a better understanding of Islam during this Holy period and beyond,”he said.
“I wish all our citizens a blessed Ramadan. Ramadan Kareem Mubarak,”the statement concluded.
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