The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims of genocide in Nigeria, urging social media regulation and unity among citizens.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has dismissed claims that any group in Nigeria has faced genocide, stating that no such act has occurred against either Christians or Muslims.
He made the remark on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi during the opening ceremony 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.”
“I challenge anyone, either within the country or abroad, to provide evidence of any genocide in Nigeria — where, who, and how it happened?” he added.
The monarch warned against misinformation on social media, stressing that “most of the information posted on social media is not true.” He called on the Federal Government to regulate social media activities to curb the spread of fake news.
He explained that the traditional rulers’ meeting aims to strengthen collaboration and develop strategies to tackle insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
The Sultan commended Governor Nasir Idris for hosting the event and urged Nigerians to pray for unity and peace.