POPULAR Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim H Musa Albani Kuri has been murdered by unknown gunmen in his house at Tabra area of the bypass in Gombe state.
News Point Nigeria reports that, the cleric was brutally murdered when the assailants broke into his house in the early hours of Wednesday.
Attending his funeral, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON at the Bolari Izala Mosque in Gombe, condemned in strong terms the appalling criminal act that he said has tempered with the sense of security and prevailing peace in the state.
“We want to reassure the citizens of Gombe State that the government remains resolute in its efforts to uphold the safety and security of its people. We will continue to take comprehensive measures and apply the superiority of our force to clear and flush out criminals in any part of the state, as well as bring those responsible for this heinous crime to justice to prevent such incidents from recurring.
“The memory of Sheikh Ibrahim Albani Kuri will serve as a reminder that we must remain vigilant and steadfast in our pursuit of a society where everyone can live in peace and without fear”.
He then urged the people of the state to continue to come together in solidarity, and always uphold the values of empathy and unity that religious leaders tirelessly preach and promote.
“The entire state mourns the loss of this scholar and preacher whose teachings and guidance have touched the lives of countless Muslims”.
Governor Inuwa added that the late Sheikh Ibrahim was a fountain of knowledge, understanding, and unity, whose teachings transcended boundaries and brought people together. His loss, he said, will be deeply felt by all, and his legacy will forever inspire the people.
The Governor, on behalf of the government and people of Gombe State, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, and the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Iqamatissunnah as well as the entire Muslim Ummah over the sad demise of the Sheikh.
He prayed Almighty Allah to accept his shahadah and grant him Aljannat Firdaus.
