The Katsina State Government has summoned an Islamic cleric, Mallam Yahaya Masusauka, over alleged contravention of the general principles of Islamic law during his regular teachings and preachings in the State.
Abdullahi Faskari, the Secretary to the State Government, announced this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Almu-Gafai and made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Katsina.
According to him, the state government has earlier received complaints that the teachings and preaching of the said preacher, Masussuka, contravene the general principles of Islamic law.
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The statement read, “The government equally received another complaint from the side of Masussuka, that members of Jama’atu Izalatul Bidia are insulting and threatening to attack him.
“In an attempt to address the issues, the above concerns were forwarded to the Katsina Emirate Council, where both sides were invited for a discussion.
“At the end of which, the Emir, Alhaji Abdulmuminu Kabir-Usman, admonished that nobody is permitted to conduct preaching and teachings in such a way as to offend another.
“In the interest of peace and harmony, Governor Dikko Umar Radda has directed that Masussuka should prepare to defend himself on the allegations, before a Committee of Ulamas.”
According to Faskari, after which, standards and guidelines will be set out, and whoever contravenes them, the government will take appropriate action against such individuals.
“The secretary of the state government further urged the general public to be patient as the matter is being judiciously handled”, the statement read.
