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Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the recent attack of some protesting women at Kwara State government house in Ilorin.
The group described the attack of the women as unwarranted.
Recall that some women from Oke-Odo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State had earlier protested against insecurity at Kwara State Government House.
The women were attacked during the protest.
MURIC in its reaction, described the women as courageous.
The group in a statement signed by its Chairman in Kwara State, Taofeek Jaji condemned the attack on the women.
Jaji in the statement made available to journalists on Wednesday said, “It is therefore utterly condemnable that their peaceful assembly was violently disrupted by hired thugs. MURIC denounces in the strongest terms this barbaric assault on unarmed citizens, primarily women, and we demand the swift arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack on the innocent women.
“We must, however, explicitly commend the Kwara State Government for its prompt and principled response in condemning these acts and distancing itself from the perpetrators. This decisive stance reaffirms Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s commitment to public safety, order, and official recognition of and respect for the rights of all citizens.
“We urge the government to sustain this momentum by ensuring that our security agencies leave no stone unturned in bringing these criminals to justice, thereby reinforcing public confidence.
In the spirit of communal harmony and proactive peacebuilding, MURIC respectfully advises our mothers, sisters, and daughters in the affected communities to consider leveraging additional, time-honoured channels of communication.
“Islamic tradition holds the dignity and protection of women in the highest esteem. It encourages wisdom and strategic action in seeking justice. This can be better handled by engaging respected community leaders, such as the king (Oba), who maintains a direct liaison with the State Government, and can be a powerful and effective alternative to ensure that grievances are heard and acted upon without exposing citizens to potential harm”.