The Jama’atu Nasril
Islam, JNI, an Islamic coalition led by the Sultan of Sokoto, has condemned the
murder of Bridget Agbahime, who was murdered in Kano by Muslim youth who
accused her of blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammed. The JNI has released a
statement condemning the killing saying it is criminal and un-islamic. The
statement;
With pains and
sobriety Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) received with shock the most unfortunate
alleged blasphemy of the Prophet (SAW) by one Mrs. Bridget Agbahime that was
reported to have happened in Wambai Area of Kano, Kano State and another one
that claimed four lives in Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Council of Niger
State. These ugly incidences utterly stand condemned and are regarded as
criminal and un-Islamic, perpetrated by miscreants and criminals.
It is hardly
believable that such dastardly acts could happen in the name of religion,
considering the various enlightenment programs on interfaith and mutual
co-existence being put in place by the Muslim scholars and the leadership.
In the light of the
above, we commend the various untiring efforts of the Kano and Niger State
Governments and also the respective states’ Ulama’ in nipping in the bud, the
unfortunate crises that would have engulfed both states. Likewise, the
proactive measures of all the security agencies are also commendable and we
implore that same be sustained.
We equally
commiserate with Mr. Agbahime of Deeper Life Bible Church of Kano, over the
death of his wife, Mrs. Bridget Agbahime as a result of injuries she sustained
due to the mob action meted against her by the hoodlums. Similarly, the husband
is commended for swiftly setting the record straight against all odds, by
stating that his wife was not beheaded as reported by the media.
Finally,
the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, JNI calls on all to remain calm and
avoid all actions that could lead to the breach of law and order. The
generality of Muslims are also implored to fervently pray for the restoration
of peace and security in Nigeria bearing in mind that without Nigeria there
will be no Nigerians. On the other hand, respective state governments must rise
to the occasion in protecting the lives of the citizenry, for it is a primary
constitutional responsibility upon which their legitimacy is derived.
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