MURIC condemns attack on Sokoto cleric, mob killing of suspect
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Sokoto State chapter, has condemned the attack on Islamic cleric, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa, as well as the alleged mob killing of the suspected attacker. MURIC, in a statement signed by its representative, Dr Muhammad Mansur Aliyu, said no provocation or religious disagreement could justify violence or the taking of a […]
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), representing Sokoto State, has denounced both the assault on Islamic leader Sheikh Musa Lukuwa and the suspected mob execution of the perpetrator. In a statement by spokesperson Dr. Muhammad Mansur Aliyu, MURIC emphasized that no religious dispute or provocation could ever justify violence or taking a life without proper legal procedures.
The group expressed concern over recent public remarks attributed to Lukuwa, deeming them inflammatory and potentially destabilizing the region. MURIC obtained video footage of several such statements, including remarks about Prophet Muhammad's family, the tomb of Sheikh Usman Dan Fodiyo, the Sultan of Sokoto, the state judiciary, and the Ministry of Justice.
The organization warned against dismissing these remarks as mere theological disagreements or freedom of speech if they posed a threat to public peace. MURIC criticized security forces and government authorities for their perceived passivity in addressing Lukuwa's provocative comments, suggesting that the cleric could have been invited for clarification and counseling by relevant authorities.
The group strongly condemned any "jungle justice" and reiterated that the sanctity of human life is inviolable, underlining that no provocation or disagreement could ever justify extrajudicial killings. MURIC urged the Sokoto State Government and security agencies to conduct a comprehensive and impartial inquiry into both incidents and hold accountable anyone found responsible for the alleged mob action.
Additionally, they called for an investigation into the recordings and statements attributed to Lukuwa to ascertain whether they violated Nigerian law. The organization urged all stakeholders, including religious leaders, traditional institutions, and the public, to exercise restraint and avoid inflammatory rhetoric or actions that may exacerbate religious tensions.
The MURIC statement urged the state government and security forces to take immediate action to avert any further escalation of the situation.
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