Expose sponsors, perpetrators of banditry, Northern council of Ansar-Ud-Deen tells FG

The Northern State Council of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria has tasked the Federal Government to expose sponsors and perpetrators of banditry in Nigeria.

This was disclosed by the Secretary, Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, Northern States Council, Alhaji Isiaq Sanni, during the 8th fidau prayers of the society’s and Yoruba community late Chairman and President, Alhaji Liadi Adeyinka Olapad, at the weekend.

“It is unfortunate today that the insecurity our late President, Olapade, fought for still persists. Therefore, we are calling on the government to put more effort into the fight against banditry and other security challenges.

“Government should tell us those behind banditry, those sponsoring the insecurity, to let us know those who don’t want our dear country to progress, those who don’t like the government,” Sanni said.

While describing the deceased, he said, “Alhaji Liadi Olapade was a philanthropist, the little things we have seen have shown that he is well-loved. He did very well for the Ansar-Ud-Deen society and humanity at large.

“Due to his passion for religion and education of citizens, which he used to say is the best way to fight insecurity; he accepted the nomination and represented the Northern States Council of Ansar-Ud-Deen very well on the board of our University, Summit University.”

Speaking at the occasion, the Guest Speaker and Missioner of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, Northern states Council, Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello, who was represented by the Chief Imam of Ansar-Ud-Deen Society, Zaria, Alhaji Tajudeen Akewusekisa, urged Muslims to prepare for their exit from life, saying that, “We should all be careful and prepare for our exit because many good people have gone. Alhaji Olapade was one of the major donors and supporters of Summit University, Offa. He was very diligent in supporting da’awah.

“He did everything in religion, he believed in God as one. He was a devoted Muslim, a great philanthropist and a cheerful giver always putting smiles on the face of others. He donated generously to Summit University. Two years ago, he came to Zaria with some of his friends and donated generously to the amir.

“There are three types of graves, you are left to choose which one you want. Some people’s graves after death will be illuminated till the day of judgement. Some will remain in darkness in their graves, i.e. those who are not true Muslims and those who don’t submit to Allah,” he said.

On his part, President Osun Indigenes Association and Public Relations Officer (PRO) Yoruba Community in Kaduna State, Alhaji Yunus Ajao Muibi, Nigerian youth should emulate late Alhaji Olapade. “We are here because of Alhaji Liadi Olapade who died about eight days ago, we are here to pray for him. If Alhaji Olapade could hold six or seven leadership positions successfully, then the youth of today need to emulate him. He was an icon, a bridge builder. He was one of those who fought for the creation of Osun State. He was actively involved in the Yoruba community for 25 years serving as Secretary, Vice President and President.”

(Nigerian Tribune)