Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola made this declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

He congratulated all Muslims both at home and in the Diaspora for witnessing this year’s occasion.

Aregbesola, in a statement signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Shuaib Belgore, admonished Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of love, patience, tolerance, and perseverance which are deep spiritual virtues that Prophet Muhammad exemplified.

He added that doing so would guarantee peace, security, and harmony in the country.

The statement read in part: “Ogbeni Aregbesola enjoins Nigerians, particularly Muslims, to refrain from violence, lawlessness and other acts of criminality.

“As the indisputable leader of our race, we must demonstrate responsible leadership in Africa.”

He urged Nigerians to be security conscious, asking them to report any suspicious persons or activities to the nearest security agency and through the N-Alert application on Android and IOS, saying “when you see something do N-Alert, as this would elicit a prompt response from security agents.”

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Rauf Aregbesola, Minister of Interior made this known on Thursday in Abuja.

Also, three other Nigerians which include two ex-military officers were pardoned by the President.

“I am pleased to inform you that five ex-convicts recommended for presidential pardon (by Buhari) have been so pardoned.

“They are late Prof Ambrose Ali, Late Chief Anthony Enahoro, ex Lt. Col. Moses Effiong, Major E.J. Olanrewaju and Ajayi Olusola Babalola.

“Prof Ali was the governor of the old Bendel State in the Second Republic (1978-1983) and a great progressive while Chief Enahoro was a foremost nationalist who moved the motion for Nigeria’s independence.

“I must thank and commend President Buhari for demonstrating great statesmanship by pardoning these people who were part of the great Nigerian history”, he said.

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