I'LL SACRIFICE MY BLOOD TO PROTECT ALL NIGERIANS RESIDING IN MY STATE - KATSINA EMIR

The Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, said that Nigeria would continue to remain one in spite of its multi-ethnic diversity and recent calls for dissolution.

Speaking at his palace in Katsina on Friday, speaking to the leaders of the Igbo community and other Nigerians residing in Katsina State, he said he would give his blood to ensure peace.

"I am responding to the renunciation given to certain Nigerians residing in the North by a group of people who are enemies of peace.

"Here in Katsina, I am ready to sacrifice my last drop of blood to ensure peace and protect all Nigerians residing in the state," he said.

The emir urged the various communities residing in the State not to panic while the Council of the Emirates and the government of the State would take all the necessary measures to ensure peaceful coexistence.

"You are Nigerians, because some of you are born here and you do not have a better place than Katsina.

"So, continue to conduct your licit business activities, we are behind you.

"You are my sons and daughters like any other person, Katsina is your home, so do not hesitate to go elsewhere," said Kabir.

The emir also urged them to continue to pray for peace and unity in the country, to ensure sustainable development.