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H0T: Why Kano banned Islamic preacher Sheikh Abduljabar Nasir-Kabara | READ DETAILS

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Feb 04, 2021

The Kano State Government has banned Islamic cleric Sheikh Abduljabar Nasir-Kabara, for inciteful preaching.

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Commissioner for Information Muhammad Garba, who announced the order in a statement on Thursday in Kano, said that the government considered the cleric's mode of teachings as ÔÇØincendiaryÔÇØ.

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Garba also announced the immediate closure of all schools run by the cleric, pending investigations by security agencies.

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He said that the measure was part of the resolutions of the State Executive Council, at its meeting on Wednesday in Kano.

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ÔÇØThe council directed all broadcast stations and social media platforms to stop airing preaching, sermons and any other religious discussions likely to cause a breach of peace of the state.

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The commissioner added that security agencies had been directed to ensure full compliance and take decisive action against erring persons or groups found flouting the order.

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