Muslim group condemns killings, advocates for peaceful coexistence

By Adejoke Adeleye/ Ogun

The League of Muslim for Yoruba National Unity has called for the prosecution of those who intimidate or disturb others over religious or cultural differences across the country..

The group said this while expressing its total displeasure over recent killings in Benue and other states in Nigeria in a recent statement by its President, Sheikh Morufudeen Olowu.

While condemning recent killings and violent activities across the country, the in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for peaceful coexistence among citizens.

Sheikh Olowu stressed that Islam is a religion of peace, practical individuality, and congregational cohesion, emphasizing that Muslims are free to worship and make individual choices of worship and should not be forced.

He also condemned violent activities, including kidnapping, rape, and killing..

The League also called for unity among Yoruba people as well as kindness and harmonious relationships within communities.

The group advocates for the use of Sharia law for Muslims and common law for everyone, emphasizing that no one should be compelled to follow a particular religion or ideology.

“Islam is a religion of PEACE… We Yoruba Muslims understood this from the word go. Let us try and separate the culture of the Yoruba people from recent events which may have brought us into chaos in living our lives correctly as humans.”

Sheikh Olowu’s statement highlights the need for peaceful coexistence and unity among citizens, particularly in the face of religious and cultural differences.