By Leadership and Agency
A group, the Indigenous Muslims Association of Plateau State (IMAP), has said as a faith based organisation, it is committed to upholding the true practice of Islam anchored on love for one another, peace and unity.
It vowed to continue to stand against fanaticism, radical ideologies where extremists are hibernating under the guise of Islam to cause problems in the state.
The group’s secretary, Hon. Babuga Yusuf Umar, made the disclosure during a chat with newsmen in Jos.
According to him, Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s performance in the last two years speaks volume, adding that he needs to be supported in 2027 to consolidate on the gains of democracy in the state.
“We want to sincerely commend the Governor for his relentless efforts in driving developments and ensuring that peace has returned so that the state will reclaim its rightful position as the home of peace and tourism.
“We want to pledge our total loyalty and support to Governor Caleb Mutfwang anywhere he goes. We will continue to work with him for the overall interest of the state.
“His administration in the last two years has recorded tremendous achievements in the area of Security, Agriculture, Education and most especially the unprecedented roads constructions and rehabilitation among many others in the state,” he said.“His administration in the last two years has recorded tremendous achievements in the area of Security, Agriculture, Education and most especially the unprecedented roads constructions and rehabilitation among many others in the state,” he said.
We conducted Sokoto airstrikes with US – Military
Tese commitments come as the military high command says it is aware and involved in the United States War Department airstrikes into terrorists’ camp in Sokoto State Thursday night.
It specifically described the operations as ‘coordinated’, saying it was part of efforts to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements threatening national security.
Daily Trust reports that the US had launched a major attack on suspected terrorists in the North-West part of Nigeria, a development announced by President Donald Trump.
Reacting via a statement on Friday, Samaila Uba, the Director, Defence Information, explained that the strike followed credible intelligence and careful operational planning.
Uba, a Major-General, noted that the operational planning was aimed at degrading the capability of the targeted elements while minimising collateral damage in the affected areas.
He said, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in conjunction with the United States of America, has conducted precision strike operations against identified foreign ISIS-linked elements operating in parts of North West Nigeria.
“The operation was executed with the approval of the appropriate Federal Government authorities and forms part of ongoing coordinated efforts to rid the country of terrorists and other criminal elements threatening national security.
“The strike followed credible intelligence and careful operational planning aimed at degrading the capability of the targeted elements while minimising collateral damage.
“The operation underscores the resolve of the Federal Government of Nigeria, working with strategic partners, to confront transnational terrorism and prevent foreign fighters from establishing or expanding footholds within Nigeria’s borders.
“The Armed Forces of Nigeria reiterates its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property and to supporting joint and inter-agency efforts to restore lasting peace and security across the country.”