MURIC Condemns Violence Against Sokoto Cleric and Mob Justice

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), represented by Dr Muhammad Mansur Aliyu, condemned the attack on a Sokoto cleric, Lukuwa, and the subsequent mob killing of a suspect. In a statement, MURIC asserted that no provocation or religious disagreement could justify violence or extrajudicial killings.

The organization expressed concern over Lukuwa's provocative statements, which it claimed could incite public unrest. MURIC criticized security agencies for failing to address these statements proactively and suggested that Lukuwa should have been invited for clarification.

They emphasized that the lack of government intervention does not justify individuals taking the law into their own hands. MURIC called for thorough investigations into both the attack on Lukuwa and the alleged mob action, urging the Sokoto State Government and security agencies to identify and prosecute those involved.

They also highlighted the need for restraint from religious leaders and the public to maintain Sokoto's legacy of Islamic scholarship and tolerance.