Bauchi State government on Thursday suspended an Islamic Cleric, Malam Abubakar Idris, over alleged incitement in his preachings.
The Cleric was found to have been castigating companions of Prophet Muhammad in his preachings.
The suspension was confirmed in a statement signed by the Commissioner, Ministry for Religious Affairs and Social Welfare, Ahmad Jalam.
It was stated that the teaching was capable of instigating violence which will lead to the breakdown of the law and order in the state.
The government, therefore, suspended him from preaching in any part of the state.
The statement read in part, “The attention of the Bauchi State Government has been drawn to the manner of your preaching and sermons.
“The report revealed that you are castigating the companions of our noble Prophet Muhammad (SAW) while conducting your preaching.
“This attitude is a clear violation of the conduct and ethics of preaching, that is capable of raising people’s tension and certainly lead to the violation of law and order which the Government may not tolerate.
“Consequently, you are suspended from conducting preaching and leading congregational prayers in any part of the State in the interest of peace.”
