The Sultan of Sokoto says there is no evidence of genocide in Nigeria and urges social media regulation to curb misinformation.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said there is no record of genocide against any group in Nigeria, whether Christian or Muslim. He made the statement on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi during the opening of the Northern Traditional Rulers Assembly Meeting, Kebbi 2025.
According to the Sultan, “There is no way someone, whether a Muslim or a Christian, can be killed without the knowledge of the traditional rulers of the community where such a person belongs.” He challenged anyone “either within the country or abroad, to provide evidence of any genocide in Nigeria — where, who, and how it happened.”
The Sultan cautioned Nigerians against believing everything on social media, describing much of its content as false or misleading. He also urged the Federal Government to regulate online activities.
He added that the meeting aimed to strengthen community collaboration and develop strategies to tackle insecurity in Northern Nigeria.