No plans on hijab ban - Presidency

Following president Buhari's declaration during his media chat that the Hijab would be banned if bombings continue,the Presidency has dismissed the insinuations .In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, Malam Garba Shehu, he said that the speculations were unfounded. 

He said that the Buhari-led Federal Government would always respect the rights of Muslims to protect their modesty and allow religious freedom.He also said that the Hijab was being abused by terrorists to carry out suicide attacks on innocent people, which violated the teachings of Islam.

He, however, said that Buhari would not take any decision on the issue without due consultation with all the stakeholders.

He said that the government would address the security challenge in consultations with Muslim leaders with a view to finding a workable solution.

“Everything will be done to balance national security requirements with the rights and obligations of citizens under their religions as protected by the constitution,’’ he said.