An Islamic human rights organisation, Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has condemned the killing of a muslim in the clash between a masquerade and its followers and some muslims in Oshogbo, Osun State.
The incident happened on Sunday leaving many others injured.
MURIC identified the deceased as Alhaji Moshood Salahudeen.
In a statement issued by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC called on Commissioner of Police, Osun Police Command, to fish out the killer and his accomplices.
The statement reads: “Egungun worshippers killed an elderly Muslim and wounded 14 others in Oshogbo on Sunday, 26th June, 2021. The Muslims were holding a programme in front of their mosque, the Qamarudeen Central Mosque which is situated at Oluode Aranyin, Ita Olookan area of Oshogbo, Osun State when the masquerade worshippers came from nowhere and started attacking them.
“Children were among those who sustained gunshot wounds and other injuries. The deceased was the Baba Adinni of the organisation, Alhaji Moshood Salahudeen. He came all the way from Iwo to attend the programme. He was alleged to have been killed by one of the attackers, Kayode Esuleke.
“We are stupefied by this horrendous crime. It is a dastardly act. It is brutish, fiendish and barbaric. We call on the Commissioner of Police in the State of Osun to order the arrest of the main culprit, Kayode Esuleke, and his co-travellers. Justice must not only be done in this case, but it must be seen to have been done.
“We appeal to Muslims in the state to refrain from attempting any reprisal attack. We have no doubt that the state police command will ensure that the culprits will not go unpunished.”
