Kano Govt pledges neutrality on alleged blasphemous case against Sheikh Triumph 
The Kano State Government, has assured of maintaining its neutrality in the alleged blasphemous case against an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Lawan Triumph.
The Secretary of the State Shura Council, Malam Shehu Sagagi,said this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting of the body on Sunday.
Sagagi also assured that the process would be conducted with all transparency and fairness.
“The government is not taking sides, and we want the people to have full confidence that due process will be followed,” he added.
He cautioned against further comments on the case, pending the determination by the council.
Sagagi said the incessant comments and statements on the issue could further inflame passions which would not help the peace and harmony being enjoyed in the state.
“The council has noted the the incessant comments and statements on this issue being made by knowledgeable people and those who are not knowledgeable.People should know that the problem at hand requires deep Islamic knowledge to solve.
“Our appeal specially goes to Islamic scholars outside the state to stop making further comments on the matter.We want peace and harmony to prevail in the state,” he said.
The secretary said the council had set up a committee to deliberate on the issues at stake and invite Triumph to appear before it to defend himself.
He said the council was working assiduously to ensure that justice was served, adding,”We are committed to giving all parties involved a fair and impartial hearing,” he said.
Some Islamic organizations had petitioned the council alleging that Triumph had blasphemed the Prophet Muhammad Peace be Upon him, by saying things in disrespect to him.
