In the wake of the massive protects that have swept all across the Islamic world concerning the offensive anti-Islam movie, created by a US director, the Nigerian government deployed security personels all around the American Embassy in Abuja, in a bid to secure the US Embassy in Abuja, and prevent attacks by Muslim groups reportedly mobilizing all across the Northern states all united against the offensive movie depicting Prophet Mohammed SAW in a bad light.
In Sokoto, the Islamic spiritual headquarters in Nigeria, protesters burnt a US flag, but Kano, Kaduna, Maiduguri and Damaturu, which have been flash points of religious violence in the country, were generally calm.
NigerianEye gathered that many of the youths were wearing white shirts that read “To Hell With America, To Hell With Israel,” chanted slogans and called for the arrest of the makers of the film that has sparked protests across the Middle East and North Africa yesterday.
In Sokoto, the Islamic spiritual headquarters in Nigeria, protesters burnt a US flag, but Kano, Kaduna, Maiduguri and Damaturu, which have been flash points of religious violence in the country, were generally calm.
NigerianEye gathered that many of the youths were wearing white shirts that read “To Hell With America, To Hell With Israel,” chanted slogans and called for the arrest of the makers of the film that has sparked protests across the Middle East and North Africa yesterday.
“Time has come when the world should respect Islam as religion, because Muslims respect other people’s religion,” protester Abubakar Ahmed Rijia said.
Another protester, Nai’u Muhammed, said he believed people were deliberately trying to instigate Muslims into violence through criticising the Prophet Muhammad.
“Islam is a religion of peace, but we cannot tolerate somebody abusing it,” Muhammed said.
Meanwhile, security officials in Jos dispersed protesters at the Central Mosque in Jos by firing live ammunition into the air. It will be the second protest in Jos since the US-made anti-Islam movie ignited Muslim fury in the Middle East and Africa.
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Eyewitness said two people are killed in Jos, but a military spokesperson, Captain Salihu Mustapha said there were no casualties.
The protester had begun the protest march carrying placards denouncing the US and moving towards the main street on Ahmadu Bello way when soldiers began firing off.
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Is it easier 4 men 2 fight 4 god..dey shld allow d god 2 fight his course himself
ReplyDeletethis particular god no get musle if them no fite 4 am him go wound seriously.
ReplyDeleteWhen will this muslims grow up and open their mind to criticism. Moreso if really is God u ar worshiping, let him fight for himself if he is ridcled. Dear muslim brethren open the eyes of ur minds and see that distroying life and properties is not the best.
ReplyDeleteWhy must we fight for GOD? I can't understand all this killing in GODs name, the muslim brothers should learn to acccept criticism.and leave GOD to fight for him self.
ReplyDeleteThis is not in islamic way, we show a concerned about our own religion and we're ready to die in this way
DeleteYep it is a religion of peace till its members are provoked to violence. Then it is no longer peaceful. Other religions please don't provoke the peaceful religion,so it doesn't turn violent :))
DeleteHaa!! No, allow the Muslims fight for allah, afterall, allah has promised 72 virgins in paradise, so why not fight for this course if not for anything.
ReplyDeleteThey are just a bunch of blood thirsty vampires.how many times have they seen Christians fight even when Jesus is ridiculed.Vengenance is mine says the lord. Obviously their God like voilence. Religion of peace indeed.
ReplyDeleteU ppl disappointed me, u called urselves gud ppl of nigeria nd somebody is trying 2 create unrest nd u knw feel talk. They said 4 every actn there must b an element of true. If somebody does nt create a movie dat against other, there wouldn't b a problem. Let us learn on hw 2 liv in peace nt violence nd rivalry
ReplyDeleteOho so its AMerican embassy they can send troops to protect while Nigerians are dying like flies. Kmt. Pass the mic jor
ReplyDeleteI will continue to say that amagamation 1914 is the worst thing that happen to southerners.what we hear everyday is Islam is a religion of peace!!But the world cannot sleep becouse of Islam.Anyway the Bible talked about it all,and we are approaching the said time (Anti Christ)
ReplyDeletei presume dat d anonymous 1234 re not considering some facts. nd if u re nt a muslim den kip ur mouf shut. cos why wud sum ignorant be makin money over d course of molesting ur religion. it is u guys dat wil blow d dust out of ur dirty minds about muslims.
ReplyDeleteI just wish it wil be possible for all muslims all over the world to be kept together and form their own country, so that others that they see as unbelievers should have peace. Why, should any right thinking human being want to fight for God. Anyway its what their prophet taught them in their quaran.
ReplyDeletein fact most pple just choose not to be objective. What is not good is not good. Let whoever that want to call to his religion not insult other religion. Live and let live then there wiil be peace.
ReplyDeleteI see the production of abusive film not only unfair but unchristian of course the makers are mere desperate persons who belong to no faith but may call themselves Christian. But my problem with Islamic protest is that its a tool used by Muslims to vent their anger on innocent persons totally disconnected with the issue been protested against. As a Christian i feel bad when persons that call themselves Christians take actions they cannot defend with the Holy Bible is this not the same then with the actions of terrorists who although blasphemously credit bloodshed to God in Islam. I implore muslims to be outspoken against evil people perpetrate in the name of Islam then others will be encouraged to quickly call their followers to order. As it is now many Christians see the films issue as evil but have heavy hearts when it come to speak because Muslim world are not known to condemn or show remorse when the followers unleash terror and castigate and mock other religions. My position in this issue remains simply that the film maker are none but agents of satan let good Muslims and Good Christian continue to be just and align there action with the word of God. There is nothing wrong with protesting this sort of offensive but why hurt innocent persons in distant nations that are not the doers ? May God continue to Bless the world with His Word and Peace, Amen.
ReplyDeleteWhen d reasons why most of d respondents are not even no d purpose of their existance in this World, bcos if that be they should have the knowledge of making contributions, bcos I wonder what will it be their response if anybody abuses the American's president, whose their indigene is creating chaos around the world
ReplyDeleteWhich you Doom Nigerian's now criticise muslims for reacting to the muroon that is his embarassing his forefather believe is reacting to the Holy Prophet (saw).
let them fight for their god because he is not living
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