The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has reacted to the alleged cases of blasphemy reported to have happened recently in Wambai Area of Kano, Kano State and Pandogari, Rafi Local Government Council of Niger State, Nigeria.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Secretary General of the JNI, Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu, said the ugly incidences utterly stand condemned and are regarded as criminal and un-Islamic, perpetrated by miscreants and criminals.
The JNI said with pains and sobriety, it is hardly believable that such dastardly acts could happen in the name of religion, considering the various enlightenment programmes on interfaith and mutual co-existence being put in place by the Muslim scholars and the leadership.
JNI statement said: “In the light of the above, we commend the various untiring efforts of Kano and Niger State Governments and also the 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 in the fracas that ensued between her and 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.
“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.”
JNI called on respective state governments to rise to the occasion in protecting the lives of the citizenry, for it is a primary constitutional responsibility upon which their legitimacy is derived.