The Council of Babalawos in Northern Nigeria has urged
security agencies in the country to investigate a former governor of Borno
State, Ali Modu Sheriff and Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika within 40 days otherwise it
would be forced to sue the men for allegedly financing terrorism.
In a statement made available to PUNCH and
signed by its chairman, Mr. Fabunmi Aiyesoro and vice chairman, Mr. Ogunwale
Ogunshola, the Council regretted that 48 of its members had died in the hand of
the Boko Haram since 2011.
“If the Federal Government refuses to do this, our members
shall resort to special prayers for 21 days for God’s wrath to befall Sheriff,
Ihejirika, their fellow collaborators and Boko Haram members.’’
“Our members source herbs from forests like Sambisa, Biu,
Gwoza and Hong and taking over these areas by this retrogressive group has
denied us the opportunity of contributing to the health and well-being of the
people.
“Babalawos are Nigerians and deserve the same recognition
accorded Imams and Pastors by government. Many churches and mosques have
received compensation from state governments for the destruction of their
places of worship but not a single Babalawo has received a condolence message
or any form of monetary compensation since the Boko Haram problem started three
years ago.’’
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