Islamic leaders in Kwara State under the aegis of Kwara State Council of Ulamas yesterday condemned the alleged killing of Hafsoh Lawal by Abdulrahman Bello for ritual purposes.
Lawal, a final year student of Kwara State College of Education, was allegedly killed by Bello for rituals.
Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Mohammad Salih, who made the condemnation on behalf of the council in Ilorin during a news conference, appealed to the police command in Kwara to be thorough in its investigations
According to him, anyone found culpable in the criminal act should be brought to book to serve as a deterrent to others with criminal intentions.
“We are interested in the course of justice for Lawal and her family. On our own part, we will not relent in assisting security agencies in getting to the root of the matter.
“Nigerians should avoid the profiling of any community for the sinful acts of a few individuals in our midst.
“Ilorin and indeed, Kwara, are not homes for ritualists. We are known for our Islamic culture, of which ritualism is not a part.
“Ritual acts are offensive to all known religion. We must rise up and be counted in the war against it,” he said.
The chief imam also said there would be a meeting with various Muslim leaders and clerics on preventing a similar occurrence in Kwara and the nation.
According to Salih, efforts will also be doubled in preaching the correct attitude towards the propagation of Islam.
“Since the unfortunate incident, we have stepped up counselling activities of alfas and other clerics on the best conduct in preaching Islam that Kwara and Ilorin have been known for through the ages.
“The council, therefore, condemns the murder of Miss Lawal by Bello for ritual purposes.
“We commiserate with hee family that has been thrown into mourning due to the ungodly act. In this moment of grief, it is only Allah who can console them,” he said.
The cleric also commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the peaceful co-existence which encouraged growth and development of the state. (NAN)
