The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, JNI, has
accused President Goodluck Jonathan and his government of being behind the
unabated killing of Nigerian Muslims.
The group, in its reaction to the
series of blasts lately in the North, said the current administration has
failed in its primary responsibility of providing security for its citizens.
The group, which is a coalition of
Islamic organisations in Nigeria and headed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad
Abubakar, also expressed doubts about the government’s role in the ongoing Boko
Haram insurgency.
In a statement by its Secretary
General, Khalid Aliyu, the group said it has observed a trend of increase in
Boko Haram attacks whenever the federal government seeks an extension of
emergency rule in the three Northern states affected by the insurgency.
President Jonathan recently wrote to
the National Assembly to seek an extension of the state of emergency which has
been in place since May last year.
JNI’s accusation comes two days
after multiple bomb explosions killed dozens of people at the Kano Central
Mosque on Friday.
Below is the full statement:
KANO JUMU’AH MOSQUE BOMB BLASTS
JNI will not be deterred nor cowed
in observing the way and manner Muslims are being killed in Nigeria,
particularly the North. Therefore, we are indeed shocked and pained beyond
words over the news of the bomb blasts in Kano Central Mosque, which claimed
the lives of over one hundred innocent Muslims (only Allah, can ascertain the
total number of death toll) that have gone for worship and within a twinkle of
an eye sporadic shootings ensued targeting worshippers that tried escaping the
inferno. In a similar day, precisely Friday, 20th of January, 2012, several
coordinated bomb blasts rocked Kano, yet no body was prosecuted and nothing is
done to protect the lives of the citizenry.
But must blood be spilled to justify
the extension of State of Emergency? Why is it that any time, the ineffective
State of Emergency is about to elapse and or an extension is being sought,
attacks are carried out with sophistication? Are we really aware of the
repercussions of spilling the blood of innocent souls? What is the essence of
the Government’s War on Terror and its attendant huge budget? Where are the
Intelligence and Security Agencies? Can we afford to continue relying on them
for our safety and security? Why? Why? Why? We ask ad infinitum with no
satisfactory answers. Without mincing words, Nigeria is being misgoverned to
the Brink!
JNI condemns in the strongest term,
these repeated acts of terror being unleashed on Muslims and calls on Muslims
to remain calm and keep vigil over happenings around them, take all defensive
measures within the purview of the laws to protect themselves since government
has clearly failed.
We deeply sympathize with all the
affected victims of the recent MaiduguriMonday Market Bomb Blast, the Mubi
attacks and the Kano Central Mosque Bomb Blast and also console the families of
those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incidents. May Aljannatul Firdaus
be the abode of all the deceased, Amin.
As usual, JNI calls on all
authorities concerned to be manifestly committed to their responsibility of
protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians as no development can be
achieved in a situation of fear, insecurity and chaos. All hands must be on
deck to stop these persistent massacres of lives and properties, as Nigeria is
now a theatre of needless blood loss.
All Imams and their respective
followers are urged to intensify special prayers, because according to the
Prophet (PBUH) “Prayer is the weapon for the believer”. Therefore, prayers like
HASBUNALLAHU WANI’MAL WAKIL AND LA HAULA WALA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH, AND INNA
LILLAHI WA’INNA ILLAIHI RAJI’UN, among others should be repeatedly recited as
much as one could. Likewise we reiterate the previous directives of His
Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Al-Qunuut for peace and security to be
restored in Nigeria. Respective Mosque Management Committees must be
strengthened to handle all eventualities, likewise Muslim communities.
May Allah, The All-Mighty, The
Compeller, The Supreme, and The All-Knowing, bring an end to this scourging
evil, put to shame the perpetrators, uncover their evil plans and grant us
lasting peace, security and a promising future full of happiness and
development, Amin.
Dr. Khalid Abubakar Aliyu
Secretary General
Secretary General
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