Major General Wase made the appeal during a condolence visit to Dutsinma, where he conveyed the sympathies of the Chief of Army Staff to the family and followers of the late Islamic cleric.
In a statement, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed that the visit was aimed at expressing the Nigerian Army's condolences to the bereaved family and the community over the killing.
The GOC urged residents to remain peaceful and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue to identify and apprehend those responsible for the assassination.
He stressed the importance of maintaining law and order, expressing the expectation that the perpetrators of the crime would be brought to justice.
The Nigerian Army's appeal comes amid efforts by security agencies to investigate the killing and prevent any actions that could threaten peace and stability in the area.
