#‎FreeMuslimChildrenInEdo‬

As a matter of urgency and immediate attention,
Muslim Corpers' Association of Nigeria (MCAN) use this medium to reaffirm and throw more light on the recent post of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) about the above headline currently going viral. As a result of the Boko Haram insurgency, some Muslims were taken from different states in the Northern part of Nigeria to a CHRISTIAN CONTROLLED IDP camp in Edo State, hundreds of children were forcefully or deceitfully converted to Christianity and the worst of all is that the management of the camp denied MCAN access to the needed populace of the Camp.

As part of the humanitarian activities of the association, on the 5th of February, 2016, MCAN Edo state's Amir and
general secretary went to the Internally Displaced People's camp at Uhuagua village, Edo State to inform the camp management about the intention of MCAN to visit , conduct free medical check Up, donate items and above all, admonish the inhabitants of the camp to remain patient and hopeful in Allah (God ) as directed by MCAN National but the management of the camp which was headed by a pastor stated that they do not allow such, in fact the pastor started acting funny once he noticed MCAN is constituted by Muslims who intended to admonish those under his care.

The Edo state Amir stated that his first surprise was to have seen that it is a CHRISTIAN camp as the frontage sign board reads "INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CENTRE FOR MISSION". He stated that ; they were dressed for jumat and obviously tagged as Muslims, Thus, they spent over 2 hours to be properly checked and confirmed as NYSC Corps members, though the security persons (Military) were friendly. He further stated that the head of the camp explained that the subjection to scrutiny of identity was a security measure. The Amir also stated that he was amazed that there was no single worship center in the camp for Muslims bearing in mind that there are/were Muslims among those in the camp. He gathered this fact from some young adults who were reluctant to associate with them.

After submitting an official letter of purpose as instructed by the pastor in charge, he claimed the only thing MCAN would be allowed to do was to hand over the relief items to the management of camp which will be distributed to the inhabitants of the camp on behalf of MCAN. All efforts to make the pastor understand that MCAN is a recognized body by NYSC and REGISTERED with a CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATION was to no avail. Until the pastor was informed that MCAN National visited the biggest IDP camp (Dalori Camp,Maiduguri) in Nigeria about some weeks back for the same purpose of visit to Edo camp, without any problem or prevention by The Dalori IDP camp management before he agreed to allow MCAN access the children only. Based on this a foul play was sensed.

The case was reported to the Sultan of Sokoto during a meeting and he stated that ; they (Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs - "NSCIA" are aware and they equally tried to take some of these Muslims out of the camp through the defense minister but children were manipulated or psychologically influenced to stone the military men, claiming they preferred the camp to their homes. After this, NSCIA decided to let go and left the children in the hands of Allah (God) in order to avoid religious conflict within the country. Roughly a month later , the case of ‪#‎EseOruru‬ came up to shake the whole Nigeria, this is synonymous to the issue at hand. "Abduction of Children and forcefully changing their fate". MCAN believes the children are minors , therefore , The Christian camp cannot determine what fate is best for them, just as it is in the case of #EseOruru.

MCAN noticed a lot of the Muslim inhabitants of the camp might have been deceitfully or forcefully converted to Christianity, since there is nothing to attribute themselves to in the camp as Muslims, In fact it was difficult to spot out the Muslims. These are some of the reasons why it was perceived that the pastor heading the camp intentionally prevented MCAN from gaining access to the elderly ones because their conscience can be easily preached to , unlike the children. More so , THE CHILDREN MIGHT HAVE BEEN BRAINWASHED BY THE PASTOR AND HIS STAFF TO STONE US LIKE THEY DID TO OTHERS IN THE PAST.

Knowing fully well that it was Muslims he was dealing with , the Pastor went as far as sharing pamphlets with inscription "I saw Jesus" to the MCAN representatives, this shows how far the camp management must have gone to make sure they convert all the Muslims in the camp to Christianity, leaving them with no option.

In all , we are not happy with the current state of the camp in sense that ,AN IDP CAMP SHOULD NOT BE SOLELY MANAGED BY A PARTICULAR RELIGIOUS BODY since we have TRADITIONALIST , MUSLIMS and CHRISTIANS who might be taken to such camp.

MCAN should be granted access to all the accessible inhabitants of the camp. Any act of "stone throwing" at us must have been planned and influenced by the CHRISTIAN MANAGEMENT in charge.

Islamic religious structure should be built in the camp. Else, If the camp will maintain its CHRISTIAN Name and current mode of operation, all Muslims should be evicted to a Muslim camp.

Furthermore , MCAN does its community services for the sake of Allah and not for recognition by anyone , therefore MCAN should be allowed to carry out Community Development Services in as much as its members identity and genuineness of intention can be proved beyond all reasonable doubts.

Anyone who knows or has a child or relative there should kindly meet with MCAN, MURIC or NSCIA for collective report to the rightful authorities.

On this note, we draw the attention of the presidency, Senators, media houses, human right activist , Muslims and non Muslims within and Outside Nigeria to instruct the CHRISTIAN CONTROLLED IDP CAMP in EDO STATE to release the MUSLIM children to their parents or SUPREME COUNCIL FOR ISLAMIC AFFAIRS, allow recognized religious bodies to have access to the entire populace of the camp and Preach to them just as CHRISTIANS have been doing in the camp. In fact , the idea of a religious IDP camp solely managed by a particular faith needs to be stopped.

Finally, If it were Muslims that did this , the media would have exploded long ago with comments like "MUSLIMS WANT TO ISLAMIZE NIGERIA".

This is not to trigger any problem but for the rightful to be done. LET US COME TOGETHER TO STOP THIS and ‪#‎FreeMuslimChildrenInEdo‬


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I hope this is not Another propaganda

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modelmike7:
I hope this is not Another propaganda

There is an official letter sent to the IDP CAMP and response from the IDP CAMP to this effect sir

Even when Ese, Patience and the zaria girl (both Christians) issue's are fresh you still fine time to spill shit. I'm a private investigator I know how this story emanate don't allow me speak out

IbXavier:



There is an official letter and response sent through a mail to this effect

. . . Okay they should be compel to do the right thing then, no one should be forced to practise a religion.

Why are they ranting Thought that is wat they knw hw to do best!

Hmm

Lies christianity is not in any way a religion that adopts rather it preaches salvation and allows individuals to willingly and concensiously decide whether to accept or reject so if one is trying to blackmail a set because of the present crises going on I suggest that we think before we come up here to post instigating message that can be picked by E-media thugs and use it to pepertrate evil I rest my case

U 're not ashame to have compare ur case to dat of Ese who was adopted and put in a family way without his parent's consent,

Edo state is predominantly a Christian state,the camp management are christians, if a christian can be abducted and converted into a muslim, you dnt have to cry foul when I give you shelter and feed you, provide adequate security which is more guaranteed than the ones up north and in the process introduce my God to you. The northerners would do worse if they are in the position. #caseclosed.

Visocrate:
Lies christianity is not in any way a religion that adopts rather it preaches salvation and allows individuals to willingly and concensiously decide whether to accept or reject so if one is trying to blackmail a set because of the present crises going on I suggest that we think before we come up here to post instigating message that can be picked by E-media thugs and use it to pepertrate evil I rest my case

There is nothing to Hide Boss, You can go to Edo to See the camp for yourself, We have official document to this effect where the pastor stated that we cant have access to the Inhabitants of the camp, All we want is the needy to be done. Thank you and God bless you sir.

Educated Boko haram on NL.christianity dont force religion on people or kidnap,convert and force to marry with a teenager without the parent knowledge. Dey might do devotion not by force to muslims

@op, I wonder what you want to achieve by this inciting piece of propaganda.

The IDP in Edo is not run by the government. It is solely owned by a Christian organisation that has out of kindness decided to help the needy.

Is it now a crime to shelter,feed and cloth displaced persons that have become hopeless?

How dare you compare Ese Oruru's case with a clear case of a group of people rendering help out of their selflessness.

You just said that the name of the church is clearly written on a sign board there. So, I assume that nobody is being deceived here.

If you feel concerned, then establish your own camp so you can render help too.

It bothers me when I see young people who should be progressive minded and forward-looking have this kind of mindset

Can an organisation run by ansarudeen have a Catholic church within it?

Why don't you guys learn to major on the major and stop being petty.

Does it matter if it's a muslim saving lives or it's a Christian taking kids off the streets? The important thing is that a life is saved.

Let us shun all forms of bigotry. It has never helped this country

IbXavier:



There is nothing to Hide Boss, You can go to Edo to See the camp for yourself, We have official document to this effect where the pastor stated that we cant have access to the Inhabitants of the camp, All we want is the needy to be done. Thank you and God bless you sir.

this propaganda will not do sycophants any good how dare you compare that to abduction, conversion, forcefully married and impregnated against the will of an underage innocent girls. It inhumane that some propagandists will try to play with Nigerians intelligence without considering how foolish they sound. Govt of Edo state with his humane nature provided an enable environment for IDPs from another state , which made the Edo state responsible for most of the day to day activities including the security aspects of the IDPs . Because your group were given guidelines before they are allow inside the camp provided by them (Edo state ) you decided to play the world that they are converting them to Christianity. Haba! Every case most not be politicise for God sake! The worse of it is when you try to play victim and comparing the to Ese .May God touch all of you in this political propaganda.

I'm yet to know how those children where abducted and from where?
sometimes am tempted to think how christains from other part of the country would have been treated by northeners if they happens to be IDPs.

i think God just want to call the northerners to a state of equanity from all the disheartening stories from the north.

Chanchit:
Edo state is predominantly a Christian state,the camp management are christians, if a christian can be abducted and converted into a muslim, you dnt have to cry foul when I give you shelter and feed you, provide adequate security which is more guaranteed than the ones up north and in the process introduce my God to you. The northerners would do worse if they are in the position. #caseclosed.

thanks! you just nailed those jobless propagandists that ought to have thank Christian organisations for catering for their people with their money, they are here bring shame to themselves. I believe IDPs camps are comprises of families and guardians that are old enough to make their own decisions.

where is the evidence these kids are from outside the state?

Establish that first, then go from there.

Give details of where they were brought from, when they arrived, where the parents are, what languages they speak, etc.

You guys should get one thing clear. That camp is not run by the edo state government. It is owned and run by a church.

Does anybody still remember that at a time the edo state government shut down the place because they thought the PDP was politicizing the place after donating some items?

The government may have started supporting after the issue was resolved, but to say that the government runs the place is causing confusion.

This is a Christian initiative and it should be commended by everyone. Just like it should be applauded if it's a muslim body.

What do these people want,instead of being grateful... I wonder how my brothers from the N part of the country reason

Chiefpriest1:
@op, I wonder what you want to achieve by this inciting piece of propaganda.

The IDP in Edo is not run by the government. It is solely owned by a Christian organisation that has out of kindness decided to help the needy.

Is it now a crime to shelter,feed and cloth displaced persons that have become hopeless?

How dare you compare Ese Oruru's case with a clear case of a group of people rendering help out of their selflessness.

You just said that the name of the church is clearly written on a sign board there. So, I assume that nobody is being deceived here.

If you feel concerned, then establish your own camp so you can render help too.

It bothers me when I see young people who should be progressive minded and forward-looking have this kind of mindset

Can an organisation run by ansarudeen have a Catholic church within it?

Why don't you guys learn to major on the major and stop being petty.

Does it matter if it's a muslim saving lives or it's a Christian taking kids off the streets? The important thing is that a life is saved.

Let us shun all forms of bigotry. It has never helped this country

With Due respect sir, do not deviate from the subject matter, Muslims are adopted into a christian controlled camp, no worship center for them to worship, gradually changed to Christians. ITS AN IDP CAMP NOT A CHURCH, therefore , AN IDP CAMP should not be owned by a religious body , except only like Faith will be taken to such IDP CAMP. the CHildren there are minor who cant determine hat faith is best for them just as it happened in the case of Ese Oruru, they should be handed over to Supreme council of islamic Affairs.

Luckylife:
this propaganda will not do sycophants any good how dare you compare that to abduction, conversion, forcefully married and impregnated against the will of an underage innocent girls. It inhumane that some propagandists will try to play with Nigerians intelligence without considering how foolish they sound. Govt of Edo state with his humane nature provided an enable environment for IDPs from another state , which made the Edo state responsible for most of the day to day activities including the security aspects of the IDPs . Because your group were given guidelines before they are allow inside the camp provided by them (Edo state ) you decided to play the world that they are converting them to Christianity. Haba! Every case most not be politicise for God sake! The worse of it is when you try to play victim and comparing the to Ese .May God touch all of you in this political propaganda.

With the kind of english you typed , i expected more from you sir, kindly read the publication and digest it before you make comments. THE CAMP IS OWNED AND MANAGED BY CHRISTIANS NOT EDO STATE GOVERNMENT. CHRISTIANS SHOULD RELEASE THE MUSLIM CHILDREN , THAT IS ALL.

Luckylife:
thanks! you just nailed those jobless propagandists that ought to have thank Edo state for catering for their people with Edo's money, they are here bring shame to themselves. I believe IDPs camps are comprises of families and guardians that are old enough to make their own decisions.

THE CAMP IS A PROPERTY OF A CHRISTAIN ORGANISATION WHICH IS NOT UNDERSTOOD BY US, if it were to be handled by Edo Govvt, it ownt have caused any issue

tpiah01:
where is the evidence these kids are from outside the state?

Establish that first, then go from there.

Give details of where they were brought from, when they arrived, where the parents are, what languages they speak, etc.

Those facts have been established sir , thank you

IbXavier:


With the kind of english you typed , i expected more from you sir, kindly read the publication and digest it before you make comments. THE CAMP IS OWNED AND MANAGED BY CHRISTIANS NOT EDO STATE GOVERNMENT. CHRISTIANS SHOULD RELEASE THE MUSLIM CHILDREN , THAT IS ALL.

kindly answer this few questions (1) where the IDPs kidnapped to the camp? (2) where they held against their wishes? (3) can you provide camp and take full responsibility if they are released to you? (4) do you prefer than to hunger than to be in Christian camps ? If really you are so concerned and genuinely sympathetic, there are hundreds of displaced innocent persons that are homeless. You should use you religion of peace to help them because that your religion sole responsibility at first. Not envying ,feeling jealousy that a better religion is taking your religion responsibility to provide conducive environment for your people. Finally stop putting sand in the rice of those IDPs in that camp before they will curse all of you playing politics with the lives.

IbXavier:


With the kind of english you typed , i expected more from you sir, kindly read the publication and digest it before you make comments. THE CAMP IS OWNED AND MANAGED BY CHRISTIANS NOT EDO STATE GOVERNMENT. CHRISTIANS SHOULD RELEASE THE MUSLIM CHILDREN , THAT IS ALL.

so you knew this common sense did not tell your groups to create their own camp and managed it so that you will take responsibility of their activities and be preaching to them religion of peace.

IbXavier:


Those facts have been established sir , thank you

Have they?

btw, if these camps consist only of children, then they are not internally displaced people (IDP), but internally displaced children (IDC).

found this:

http://www.channelstv.com/2015/08/08/idps-in-edo-state-reject-governments-relocation-plan/]


http://unveilingafrica.org/2015/11/18/unveiling-africa-foundation-donates-to-1200-idps-in-benin-edo-state/


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol4Pns8nmg4



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stddeR-28Pg


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgTlcumT81k

Luckylife:
kindly answer this few questions (1) where the IDPs kidnapped to the camp? (2) where they held against their wishes? (3) can you provide camp and take full responsibility if they are released to you? (4) do you prefer than to hunger than to be in Christian camps ? If really you are so concerned and genuinely sympathetic, there are hundreds of displaced innocent persons that are homeless. You should use you religion of peace to help them because that your religion sole responsibility at first. Not envying ,feeling jealousy that a better religion is taking your religion responsibility to provide conducive environment for your people. Finally stop putting sand in the rice of those IDPs in that camp before they will curse all of you playing politics with the lives.

Thank you very mush boss, Before i answer the first series of Questions, i want to remind you that; in as much as you or any other Person on earth is black, Dangote who is a Muslim is currently the official richest. Dangote's foundation alone is enough to take care of these Muslims who were taken to IDP camps in EDO or elsewhere, this answers one of you questions. When the issue was first noticed by Supreme council for Islamic Affairs, effort to take these children to an organized place by Supreme council was abortive as they were influenced to stone the military men that went to park them.

MCAN members are serving corps members , therefore , why should we be prevented from having access to the IDPs after prove of identity. We visited Dalori camp where we (preached the word of encouragement to them, Prayed, Donated relief materials , played football with them, free medical check up among others with the privilege that we are corps members), we do visit Muslim and non Muslim inmates in prisons , patients among other humanitarian activities we carry out in our NYSC uniforms, why Should the pastor prevent us from having access to IDPs, is it because we are muslims and he has the power as the pastor and manager of the camp to prevent us. just imagine the IDP is for muslims with Christians within but Christian organization are prevented from having acess to the IDPs especially Christians, will you ask these questions.

Kindly apply question 3 to Eseoruru's case, bearing in mind that MCAN refered to these children as minors too, who are not up to the legal Age to determine some things for themselves, by the way, we are not in support of the role yunusa played in eseoruru's case that is why this should also not be supported. Case of Hunger, we visited other IDPs and we must tell you they are feeding them morning , afternoon and night. We are making findings on how they were taken to the camp.

The main thing we are against is why we cant access the entire populace of the camp, if muslims/muslim organizations are prevented from accessing the muslims IDPs who are giving intensive christain sermon on a daily basis, as time goes on , these IDPs will have no option than to change faith , especially when they see Christians been taking care of better than they are, yet no muslim come to visit them. we dont know what is currently going on in the camp , that is why we need to have access to the Muslims there and know how well they are faring , so that we can know if we are to provide a MUSLIM IDP CAMP TOOOO. (see Picture of some activities we intend to carry out there below, those are some pictures from IDP camp in Maiduguri)

Lastly , you are entitled to your opinion that's why you can infer that christainity is better than Islam , i must confess to you that you are less enlightened about Islam that is why you type such. Moreso , you will not infer such when you read more about other religions such as Judaism, Hinduism among others , especially Judaism (religion of the Jews/Isrealie "Claimers of Old Testament" who claimed they are also better than Christians and Muslims. Well , that is another discussion entirely. For the sake of the betterment of Nigeria, We Should have access to the IDPs in as much as we can prove a pure intention else , all the Muslims should be handed over to Muslims to take care of them.

Islam is a religion of Peace , Islam remains Islam and not the falsely painted Islam by media or hypocrites.

Thank you boss.