The Sultan of Sokoto has labeled social media a "terrorist organisation" during a meeting with northern traditional rulers in Maiduguri. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III expressed concern about how these platforms spread false information that people believe without question. He urged security agencies to address social media threats with the same seriousness they give other national security issues.
Someone can create fake stories from their home that many accept as truth, according to the sultan. He repeatedly called social media a terrorist group that security forces must confront. The religious leader also spoke out against ongoing violence in Plateau State and elsewhere across the nation.
He called for quick action from both political leaders and security officials to stop these killings. His comments came as part of his address at the Northern Traditional Rulers' Council executive committee meeting held in Borno State.
Someone can create fake stories from their home that many accept as truth, according to the sultan. He repeatedly called social media a terrorist group that security forces must confront. The religious leader also spoke out against ongoing violence in Plateau State and elsewhere across the nation.
He called for quick action from both political leaders and security officials to stop these killings. His comments came as part of his address at the Northern Traditional Rulers' Council executive committee meeting held in Borno State.
