The government in a statement signed by the press secretary to the state Governor, Abubakar Bawa expressed disappointment that a respected organisation like MURIC would align with what he described as “deluded mischief makers and enemies of progress” to spread false information and incite fear among the citizens.
“The attention of the Sokoto State Government has been drawn to a malicious publication credited to the Muslims Rights Concern (MURIC) alleging a plan by the state government to dethrone the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
