Kano State government has debarred an Islamic cleric, Abduljabar Nasiru Kabara from preaching in the state for his mode of teachings considered too incendiary.
Mr Kabara came into the limelight due to his controversial interpretation of some prophetic sayings ‘hadith’ to the extent of questioning their authenticity and denouncing some prophet’s companions.
Addressing Newsmen on Tuesday in Kano, the state commissioner for Information, Muhammad Garba, announced the ban.
He said the decision was part of the state Executive Council’s resolutions at its weekly meeting held at the Africa House, Government House.
He also announced that all seminaries run by the clergyman would be shut down pending investigation by security agencies.
Garba further stated that the council has directed all broadcast stations and social media platforms to abstain from airing of such enflaming preachings, sermons, propagation and any other religious discussions in the interest of peace and tranquility in the state.
The commissioner also revealed that security agencies have been directed to ensure full compliance and take decisive action against any person or group found flouting the order
