Renowned Islamic cleric, Sheikh Nuru Khalid, has called on Northern Muslims to break their silence and take a stronger stand against the relentless wave of killings ravaging communities across the region.
In a candid message shared over the weekend, Sheikh Khalid lamented that Northerners and Muslims have not spoken “loudly enough” against the ongoing bloodshed, stressing that silence in the face of tragedy only deepens the crisis.
“We (Northerners and Muslims) don’t speak enough against the ongoing bloodbath in our region,” the cleric said. “So should we blame others for not wanting their blood to be politicized? These killings must stop.”
Sheikh Khalid, popularly known as the “Digital Imam” for his outspoken sermons and advocacy for justice, clarified that his message was not to stir religious tension but to urge collective responsibility and accountability.
“I’m not saying there is a Christian genocide in Nigeria,” he added. “But we must unite as one people and hold the government accountable for protecting every Nigerian life.”
The cleric’s statement has sparked widespread discussions on social media, drawing praise from many Nigerians who see it as a courageous call for unity across religious and ethnic lines.
Analysts note that Khalid’s remarks reflect growing frustration over persistent insecurity in the North, where banditry, insurgency, and communal violence continue to claim innocent lives.
Sheikh Khalid urged religious leaders, political figures, and citizens to rise above divisions and demand decisive action from authorities.
“We must all speak up — not as Muslims or Christians, but as Nigerians whose lives matter,” he concluded.
His message, both sobering and unifying, echoes a broader sentiment across the country: the time for silence is over — the killings must stop.
