London – The Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop Justin Welby on Sunday in London condemned the attack on the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, describing it as “disgraceful” and “atrocious”.

Welby said this when he paid a sympathy visit to the royal father, who was flown to London following the attack in Kano by unknown gunmen.

The gunmen attacked the emir’s convoy along Zoo road, near Sahad Stores, last month, killing his driver, his orderly and a traditional guard who tried to protect him.

The emir’s two sons who were also in his convoy, were injured.

“I am here to bring my condolences on the disgraceful and atrocious attack on His Royal Highness.

And on the loss of some of his staff, which is something that is a great shame and I rejoice that His Royal Highness himself was unharmed in the attack.

” I pray for you and all those in Nigeria who carry out the work of peace, reconciliation and seek to bring Nigeria to the place where it is supposed to be in strength and prosperity against the terrorists,” Welby said.

Responding, Bayero expressed has appreciation for the visit and congratulated Welby on his appointment.

The emir, who spoke in Hausa through the Chiroman Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Bayero, commended the role of the Anglican Communion in promoting peace and unity in Nigeria.

The Archbishop was received by the Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingom, Dr Dalhatu Tafida, and the Turakin Kano, Alhaji Nasir Bayero. (NAN)

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/archbishop-of-canterbury-visits-emir-of-kano-in-london/

Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

God pls guide and protect us

And whats d biggie?

What a good gesture! I pray that these killings stop in Nigeria IJN.3rd to comment!

ISLAM ALSO IS RELIGION OF PEACE. DON'T DECEIVE YOURSELF, WE ARE JUST 2 PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. THE GOOD AND THE BAD. REGARDLESS OF YOUR RELIGION, IF YOU ARE DOING GOOD, YOU ARE A GOOD PERSON AND IF YOU ARE BAD,YOU ARE A BAD PERSON . DON'T COMPROMISE ANYTHING WITH RELIGION.

Shouldn't the Emir be recuperating in Iraq, Syria or Lebanon.? Wetin he dey find for UK? Is western education not haram again?

hardywaltz: Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

tell that to those who died during the crusades and inquisitions.

hardywaltz: Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

Lol....funny but absolutely truthful. The moslems can come here and start talking about the crusades, etc...but thats all past tense. The moslems today are looking like the best-tools in the hands of the devil. Shame the Quran has been reduced to a mass-murdering manual....The moslems NEED EDUCATION. I thought that was what your Prophet advocated the MOST?

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Dts a good one there if only Osama-bin-laden was still alive to pay such visit to jonathan too

the_ripper: Should the Emir be recuperating in Iraq, Syria or Lebanon.? Wetin he dey find for UK? Is western education not haram again?

Where do you learn that western education is sin in this countries?

I hope he learn some thongs from the whiteman about religious tolerance.

the_ripper: Should the Emir be recuperating in Iraq, Syria or Lebanon.? Wetin he dey find for UK? Is western education not haram again?

grow up kid.

Oneness is all we need,beautifully demostrated there.

Clueless Nigerians dont know that these people are friends behind closed doors.

Smh at so much ignorance

Eeeeyah.. the Emir has really gone through a lot... first they burnt his house when GEJ won the election...now they also tried to kill him... Kudos to the Archbishop for showing love

hardywaltz: Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

Der is no religion dat doesn't preach peace, wake up n open ur eyes to c dat d pple causing violence in d world r nt religious bt dey r tools in d hand of d devil, n our so calld leaaders r aware of it selfishly...God in His infinite wisdom has designd dat d wole world ll nt b of d same religion, n der is nothin any1 cn do abt dat. So acpt dt fact n face where u were born to b n dnt criticize d religions of odas esp wen u dnt knw anytin abt dem xcpt d false rumours u heard abt dem.

hardywaltz: Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

Na so my brother,one day! One day all the country go still enjoy lasting peace,that's my prayer

he try all na evangelism strategy , but how many private jets does the archbishop have?

The runaway emir.

He that is not a Muslim that is playing with a Muslims endangered his Life

With all these comments, i dont know whats happening to Nigeria.

Several years ago, while in secondary school at the Federal Govt College, Enugu - i had so many Hausa / Fulani as friends [ i am Ibo ].

They were all very nice, humble guys.

A few years ago, i served NYSC in Kebbi - my opinion of them did not change.

I really dont know why all these are happening.

laykhorn: And whats d biggie?

ask ur father

strangest: Eeeeyah.. the Emir has really gone through a lot... first they burnt his house when GEJ won the election...now they also tried to kill him... Kudos to the Archbishop for showing love

when did emir's palace was burnt? You shld knw the fact that never in history of kano the emir's palace was burnt..

hardywaltz: Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

hardywaltz: Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

hardywaltz: Christianity is truly a religion of peace.

christianity is not a religion!!!

A move quite symbolic, by the xtian bishop. I pray the wicked muslim groups spilling blood everywhere back home in naija learn one or two things from it!

the_ripper: Shouldn't the Emir be recuperating in Iraq, Syria or Lebanon.? Wetin he dey find for UK? Is western education not haram again?

choi........