Nigeria: Sokoto Shuts Mosque Where Cleric Was Stabbed, Raises Probe Panel
A committee of Islamic scholars will examine the attack and recommend steps to prevent renewed religious tensions, officials said.
- On Tuesday, The Sokoto State Government ordered the immediate closure of the Musa Lukuwa Jumu Mosque in Mabera, declaring it a crime scene following the stabbing of Sheikh Musa Lukuwa last Friday.
- Religious tensions flared in Sokoto after an attacker stabbed Lukuwa shortly after he led Jumu prayer, with the assailant subsequently killed by other worshippers at the Mosque.
- The Government constituted a committee of Ulamas to investigate the incident's causes and provide recommendations to ensure peace and stability in the state.
- Director-General Abubakar Bawa urged residents to avoid inciting statements, reaffirming Government House commitment to protecting citizens and maintaining peaceful coexistence in the state.
- Authorities dissociated the state from individuals using religion to disrespect Prophet Muhammad, urging residents to demonstrate "total obedience and respect" toward the Prophet.
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Sokoto govt shuts mosque, orders probe into attack
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Sokoto State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis following an alleged attack on the cleric shortly after Friday prayers. The government also ordered a full-scale investigation into the attack and the subsequent killing of […]
Sokoto shuts mosque where cleric was stabbed, raises probe...
The Sokoto State Government has ordered the closure of the Musa Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in Mabera, Sokoto metropolis, following the recent attack and killing at the mosque. The government also constituted a committee of Islamic scholars (Ulamas) to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the incident and advise it on appropriate measures to prevent a recurrence. The mosque, described by the government as a crime scene, will remain closed un…
Sokoto govt shuts mosque after attack on cleric, sets up probe panel
Sokoto State Government has constituted a committee to investigate the causes of the recent attack at Sheikh Musa Lukuwa Jumu’at Mosque in the Mabera area of the state. DAILY POST reports that the committee, made up of Islamic scholars, was constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the religious tensions surrounding the incident […] Sokoto govt shuts mosque after attack on cleric, sets up probe panel
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