The Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has warned that there is
the presence of Boko Haram in the South West.
The group believes that the barbaric attack on the St. Francis
Catholic Church Owo, that left many worshippers dead, was carried out by Boko
Haram and warned strongly that more Churches and mosques may come under such
attack
MURIC strongly condemned the terrorist’ attack, calling on
the government to act decisively and arrest the attackers.
The attackers killed dozens of worshippers during Sunday
service and MURIC said they should be arrested immediately.
MURIC’s statement was signed by its director, Professor
Ishaq Akintola.
It said, “We strongly condemn this act of unprovoked
aggression. It is inhuman, heinous, horrific and horrendous.
“We call for immediate arrest and prosecution of the
attackers.”
The Muslim rights advocacy group called on the Inspector
General of Police, IGP Usban Alkali Baba and the Ondo Police Command to find
the killers without delay, insisting that the killers must have a hideout.
The group further appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to,
without further delay, order the Nigerian Army to join in the search for these
murderers
“This latest attack is indubitable evidence of the existence
of Boko Haram in the South West after their penetration into Niger and Kogi
States,” the group said.
“Going by Boko Haram modus operandi, we warn that mosques
and more churches may be the next targets because this was how they started in
the North. We, therefore, ask for protection for all churches and mosques in
the region,” it said.
MURIC sympathised with families who have lost their loved
ones in the attack and also prayed for the wounded who are receiving treatment
in hospitals.
The rights group said it was standing in solidarity with the
State governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu “in this hour of deep sadness”.
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com