Former Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Coomasie, yesterday backed President Muhammadu Buhari in his fight against corruption.

Coomasie, who is the Sardaunan Katsina, urged the president to extend the crusade to religious organisations, military, police, para-military and educational institutions.

Other areas the retired police boss wants the war against corruption extended to include human right associations and organised private sector.

The former IGP spoke in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, at the 5th Convocation Ceremony of Al-Hikmah University.

He said: "The bold steps taken by the administration so far are highly commendable and it is our hope that these will be extended to other strata of the society.

"It is a fact that both Islam and Christianity abhor corruption under whatever guise.

"Therefore, it is the duty of every Nigerian to support the initiatives of the present administration so that the common wealth of Nigerian could be judiciously harnessed for the benefit of all citizens."

Coomasie, who doubles as the Pro-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, appealed to the federal government to offer financial assistance to private tertiary institutions.