The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi II, has urged the general public not to leave security matters to government or traditional rulers alone, even as he blamed the present insecurity situation in the country on the twin evils of poverty and illiteracy.
Speaking on Monday at a meeting of Kano elders, the emir said ensuring adequate security in the society should be the collective effort of all Nigerians.
His words: “If you see a 17-year-old carrying bomb, there is a need to ask ourselves a question; was she brainwashed because of illiteracy or how much was she paid because of poverty”.
He, however, disclosed that the Emirate Council had already met with Ulamas in the state over the situation.
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