Islamic Council warns against linking crime to religion, ethnicity

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has warned against linking criminal activities to any religion or ethnicity, particularly concerning the kidnapping of students and teachers in Oyo State. In a Democracy Day message, the NSCIA condemned religious and ethnic profiling, stating that the overwhelming majority of Nigerian Muslims are peace-loving. It urged media and opinion leaders to uphold professionalism and avoid narratives that inflame tensions.