Federation of Muslim Women Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN) has called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute some soldiers and a pastor who allegedly assaulted some Muslims in Iseyin recently.
Our correspondent learnt that Mr Abdulazeez Suleiman and his wives and other Muslims sustained injuries on Sunday, 16th June 2024.
It was learnt that a pastor and some men in Army uniform attacked the victims while slaughtering their Cow for the Eld Adhha festival in front of their house at Barracks area in Iseyin.
FOMWAN in its reaction, called on the security operatives to arrest the suspects.
FOMWAN in a statement signed by its Chairperson in Oyo State, Dr. Lateefah Dairo said that the severity and brutality of the attack left Sulaiman’s head broken, body bruised.
The statement was made available to our correspondent on Tuesday in Ibadan, the state capital.
The association described the attack as visitation of the fundamental human rights of the victims.
The association then called on the security operatives to arrest the suspects without further delay.
“Oyo FOMWAN unequivocally condemns the heinous and senseless attack on Alfa and his wives in Iseyin on Eid day. The fact that the perpetrators allegedly disguised themselves as soldiers and acted on the instruction of a Christian cleric makes the incident all the more reprehensible.
“No individual or group has the right to take the law into their own hands or perpetrate violence against others, regardless of their religious beliefs or affiliations.
“The actions of these fake soldiers and the cleric who allegedly instigated them are a clear violation of human rights and the principles of peaceful coexistence.
“We call on the authorities to immediately investigate this incident, apprehend the perpetrators, and bring them to justice. We also urge religious leaders to promote tolerance, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among their followers.”
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