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Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir: “We Fulani will never forgive the Igbo for the killing of Sardauna!”
Jos, Nigeria – July 11, 2025
The National Chairman of the Izala Islamic Movement (Jos branch), Fadilatu Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has stirred national controversy following a sermon filled with ethnic sentiments that many fear could deepen divisions among Nigeria’s diverse population.
In his recent sermon, Sheikh Jingir harshly criticized a group of Islamic scholars who hosted Peter Obi, the presidential candidate from the Igbo ethnic group and the ADC party, dressing him in traditional Hausa attire. Expressing anger and disapproval, Sheikh Jingir declared:
“If those scholars are not insane, why would you dress someone from the tribe that killed our Sardauna in Hausa garments? We will never forgive the Igbo for that!”
Political Roots of a Historical Grievance
“The political conflict between Sardauna and the Igbo military officers stemmed from Sardauna’s determination to limit their access to power, knowing they often use every opportunity to fill positions with their kinsmen. That’s what led to his assassination.”
More Controversial Remarks
Earlier this week, Sheikh Jingir also made another divisive statement regarding the ongoing banditry crisis in Northern Nigeria. He said:
> “Stop calling Fulani people 'bandits.' Even if they commit crimes, they should be spared. Arrest only the Hausas.”
This statement sparked outrage, especially among residents of the North-East and North-West, where Fulani bandits are believed to have killed over 2 million Hausa civilians, including the Emir of Gobir. Despite the scale of the violence, no formal condolences or responses have been issued by top Fulani monarchs or the Sultanate.
Analysis from Concerned Citizens
A prominent analyst and historical researcher, Musa Kabir , responded:
“When Hausas criticize Fulani dominance, they’re labeled as ‘contract seekers.’ But Sheikh Jingir is openly defending Fulani killers from the pulpit. What’s worse the killing of one Sardauna decades ago, or the ongoing mass slaughter of Hausas by Fulani bandits today?”
Ongoing Threat to Hausa Identity
Historians and political observers argue:
The Fulani elite are actively trying to erase Hausa identity by dominating history, governance, and religious discourse.
Yoruba and Igbo acknowledge the Hausas as a distinct and respected ethnic group, while Fulani narratives attempt to submerge and rewrite Hausa heritage.
Fulani bandits continue to slaughter innocent Hausa villagers, while conflicts with the Igbo are largely isolated and triggered by Fulani-instigated tensions.
A Call for Unity and Responsibility
There’s a growing call for religious leaders, scholars, and community heads to refrain from inciting hatred or inflaming ethnic tensions. Leadership should be about building peace and unity, not spreading division or ethnic superiority.
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📍 Report by KhalidKaduna Hausa Voice News Service (HVNS)