The Muslim Community of Oyo has strongly condemned the recent Sharia-related demands made by abductors of students and teachers in Oriire local government area of the state.
The community declared that terrorists did not represent Islamic values and could not speak for Muslims.
The leadership of the community made the declaration on Friday following recent criminal acts where kidnappers attempted to justify their actions using religious rhetoric.
The community clarified that Islam strictly forbids kidnapping, terrorism, and the extortion of innocent citizens.
The group emphasized that legitimate Sharia advocates for justice, peace, and the protection of human life, which directly contradicts the violent actions of criminals.
Furthermore, the Muslim Community of Oyo State reiterated its full support for law enforcement agencies and urged authorities to track down the perpetrators swiftly.
The muslim community stated that, In The Holy Qur’an, Chapter 3 verse 32, Almighty Allah says: “Therefore, We have ordained that, he who slays a soul for spreading mischief on earth shall be as if he had slain all mankind and he who saves a life shall be as if he had given life to all mankind. And indeed, again and again, did our messengers come to them with clear directives, yet many of them continue to commit excesses on earth.”
The leadership called on all Muslims and residents of Oyo State to remain vigilant, report suspicious activities, and reject any attempts to distort the peaceful teachings of Islam.
Meanwhile, under the aegis of the Chief Imam of Ibadanland and Grand Chief Imam of Oyo State, Sheikh Al-Imam Abdul-Ganiyy Abubakar Agbotomokekere, the Muslim Community of Oyo State is organising a special prayer for the speedy and safe return of abductees from schools in Oriire local government area of Oyo State.
The prayer, to be led by the Chief Imam of Ibadanland and Grand Chief Imam of Oyo State, Sheikh Al-imam Abdul-Ganiyu Abubakar Agbotomokekere, will hold, in shaa Llaah, as follows:
Date : Sunday, June 7, 2026
Venue : Yidi Agodi Praying Ground, Ibadan
Time : 10.30 am
“We implore all Muslims in Oyo State to join us at the prayer session.
“We appreciate the intervention of Oyo State Government, the Federal Goverment of Nigeria and pray to Almighty Allah, to help them in their onerous intervention. We also pray for our Security Agencies for the help and guidance of Allah, in their rescue efforts, so that there will not be any collateral casualty, as they conquer the criminals and bring back home safely, the abductees, amongst whom are toddlers as young as 2-year olds, exposed to very cruel treatment in the forests, in such a harsh condition. Our hearts bleed.
“May Almighty Allah hearken to our fervent prayers,” the community said.
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