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Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Noneroone(op): 6:58am On Jun 06
The Muslim Community of Oyo State has strongly condemned the recent Sharia-related demands made by abductors, declaring that terrorists do not represent Islamic values and cannot speak for Muslims.

The leadership of the community issued this statement on Friday following recent criminal acts where kidnappers attempted to justify their actions using religious rhetoric.

Tribune Online reports that no fewer than 39 students and seven teachers were abducted and two killed when terrorists attacked three schools in Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire local government area of Oyo State on May 16, 2026.

Reacting to developments that have trailed the government’s efforts to secure the release of the abductees, especially reported conditions from the terrorists, the Muslim community in Oyo clarified that Islam strictly forbids kidnapping, terrorism, and the extortion of innocent citizens.

The group, in the statement signed by its chairman, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, and secretary-general, Alhaji Murisiku Abidemi Siyanbade, emphasised that legitimate Sharia advocates for justice, peace, and the protection of human life, which directly contradicts the violent actions of criminals.

Continuing, the Muslim Community of Oyo State reiterated its full support for law enforcement agencies and urged authorities to track down the perpetrators swiftly.

“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, according to the statement, 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, the community, under the aegis of the Chief Imam of Ibadanland and Grand Chief Imam of Oyo State, Sheikh Al-Imam Abdul-Ganiyy Abubakar Agbotomokekere, also announced a special prayer for the speedy and safe return of abductees from schools in Oriire Local Govt 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, is scheduled for Sunday at Yidi Agodi Praying Ground, Ibadan.

“We implore all Muslims in Oyo State to join us at the prayer session.

“We appreciate the intervention of the Oyo State government, the Federal Government 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 years old, exposed to very cruel treatment in the forests, in such a harsh condition. Our hearts bleed,” the statement added.
https://tribuneonlineng.com/oyo-abduction-muslim-community-faults-abductors-demand-on-sharia-says-terrorists-cant-speak-for-us/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASQlN1jbGNrBJCSsGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHhrVspW5doeMro_Q8OSxq023otEzkJGuz_EE4UuRS3TQzJMTKFyhe2IN6OJG_aem_ZcELLugu2cVFQrf2kgvRVQ

Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Armaggedon: 8:54am On Jun 06
So Sharia is really part of their demands?
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Noneroone(op): 8:57am On Jun 06
Armaggedon:
So Sharia is really part of their demands?
yes, it is one of their demands.

Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by MrsAyomide(f): 8:59am On Jun 06
These people are only applying taquia.. We know the truth ..
As a Yoruba, I can tell you what is going on in Yoruba land

Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by DatNiggaDaz: 9:04am On Jun 06
grin grin

You cannot seperate sharia panels from Sharia. The consequences of snatching, grabbing for a muslim muslim ticket with an emil000kaan touche cheesy
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by loveth360(f): 9:11am On Jun 06
It's called Taqiyya.


They are supporting it codedly..

Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by MrsAyomide(f): 9:15am On Jun 06
I won’t stop admiring Igbos in their uniformity in religion.. Easterners, hold your Christianity firmly.. We are in big trouble in South west..
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Biafrannuke:
Beheading on camera is a classic jihadist propaganda and not bandits. Their demand for Sharia clearly indicates that a jihad is ongoing in the southwest and they have very high chances of success because of the high Muslim population, radical Muslim clerics in Yorubaland and a Muslim political leadership in the southwest that seeks to bargain for political power with the Muslim north by sacrificing the region's religious diversity.
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by jetguy(m): 9:18am On Jun 06
One things is sure, that madness of Sharia or whatever wouldn't near south south undecided

Who born dia fada☠️
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by UncleAyo: 10:13am On Jun 06
All these fake imported religions have destroyed the normal mental processes of a lot of our people.

If you are following any of the two religion, you should know for fact that:

There is no heaven, there is no hell, there is no God (or god), there is no Allah, there are no angels, there are no demons, there are no spirits, there is no life after death, juju don't work, there is no eternal judgment, there is no karma, there was no historical Jesus. All those are figment of human imaginations and tools use by a very few some to control the very many others. The earlier you understand and accept these facts as facts, the happier and merrier your life and existence will be.

The religion you're currently claiming is the religion of your parents, if you were born into a different family of another religion (say Hinduism), that is the exact religion you will practice.

You were born without a religion in you, your factory reset has no religion in it. If you were to be a phone and they do factory reset on you today being a phone, there will not be anything found related to religion in your settings, files and file systems anymore; you learn religion only after your birth growing up.


Islam is idolatry and paganism, Christianity aswell is idolatry - All the world religion is idolatry, including all the Abrahamic religion. Holy communion is idolatory, bowing for a stone call Kaaba of the Bedouin tribes is also idolatory, killing of rams is idolatory, kissing or licking of a stone at mecca is idolatory, throwing of stone at pilgrimage is idolatory too.

Infact, Illah is what the Arabic call God and not Allah. Allah was one of the diety been worshiped before the invention of Islam. That is why muslims will say something like "la ilah ila huwa" meaning Allah is one Illah (God). Have you ask yourself why Prophet Mohammed's father who was an idol worshiper and who lived before the invention of islam has Allah in is name Abdullai== Abdu Allah? It is because Allah has been an idol worshiped by paganists before the Prophet received his revelations.

Nakedly circumambulations of the Kaaba, annual prigrimage to mecca, kissing of black stone, bowing towards the stone (stone worship) are all preislamic pagan practises by the nomadic Bedouin tribe and the same is what they still practice today.

All Abrahamic religion are idolatory, they only package them well and condemn your heritage as evil, whereas, Nigeria was better in terms of morality, honesty and integrity before they brought the foreign religions.

In peace loving, emotional intelligence, love for neighbors, respect for sanctity of life, we are even better than those who brought those religion with primitive leaders and prophets whose morality and characters are highly questionable.


Release yourself today from the shackles of religion. Stop wasting away your life and existence!

If you like, allow one illiterate alfa, imam or pastor to be telling you "you will go to hell". When you die, your dead experience will be like the same experience you had before your conception (pregnancy) ie. There is nothing like afterlife. Or where were you before your mother gave birth to you?
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by UncleAyo: 10:14am On Jun 06
Other are already contributing too
What Practical Steps Should Southwest States Take Against Banditry and Terrorism?
https://www.nairaland.com/8685199/what-practical-steps-should-southwest

Please, make your suggestion also on that thread. An authorised person may be reading this too and your contributions will be of help

For me

1. Establish a Comprehensive Resident Identity System

The Each State Government should develop a comprehensive resident identity and address verification system to improve security, planning, and service delivery. Every resident should be encouraged to register through a centralized database linked to verified residential addresses. This system will assist law enforcement agencies in identifying criminal elements, tracking suspicious activities, and improving emergency response capabilities while respecting constitutional rights and privacy protections.

2. Registration and Regulation of Herders

All herders operating within Each State should be required to register with the State Government and the relevant Local Government Authorities before engaging in grazing or livestock activities. Registration should include biometric identification, location of operation, livestock records, and compliance with state regulations. This measure will promote accountability, reduce farmer-herder conflicts, and help security agencies identify unauthorized or suspicious activities.

3. Monitoring and Prevention of Violent Extremism

The government should strengthen collaboration between security agencies, community leaders, and religious organizations to identify and prevent violent extremism. Authorities should monitor and investigate individuals or organizations suspected of supporting terrorism, radicalization, or violent activities, regardless of religious affiliation. Any person found to be promoting or financing terrorism should face prosecution in accordance with Nigerian law.

4. Promote Agricultural Self-Sufficiency

Each Southwest State should invest heavily in agriculture to enhance food security and create employment opportunities. Government support should include access to improved seedlings, mechanized farming, irrigation systems, agricultural training, storage facilities, and access to markets. Increased agricultural productivity will reduce economic vulnerabilities and strengthen rural communities.

5. Develop a Community and Neighbourhood Intelligence Network

A structured neighbourhood intelligence network should be established across communities in each state State. Residents, community leaders, traditional institutions, and security agencies should work together to identify emerging security threats and share relevant information. Such a system should operate within legal frameworks and emphasize the protection of citizens' rights.

6. Eliminate Illegal Settlements in Deep Forest Areas

The government should conduct a comprehensive survey of forest reserves and remote settlements. Unauthorized settlements established in deep forests, particularly those linked to criminal activities, should be dismantled through lawful procedures. Forest reserves should be regularly monitored and patrolled to prevent their use as safe havens for kidnappers, bandits, terrorists, and other criminal groups.

7. Swift Prosecution of Serious Crimes

The State Government should strengthen collaboration with the judiciary and security agencies to ensure the swift investigation and prosecution of kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, illegal arms trafficking, and organized crime. Fast-track procedures should be considered for cases involving serious threats to public safety while ensuring due process and fair trials.

8. Establish Formal Reporting Channels for Suspicious Activities

Multiple reporting channels should be created to enable citizens to report suspicious activities safely and confidentially. These channels may include dedicated hotlines, mobile applications, community liaison officers, and local security committees. Public awareness campaigns should educate citizens on how and when to report security concerns.

9. Promote Civic Education and Constitutional Values

Schools across each State should strengthen civic education programs that teach constitutional rights, responsibilities of citizenship, peaceful coexistence, tolerance, and respect for the rule of law. Young people should be equipped with the knowledge and values necessary to contribute positively to society and resist extremist influences.

10. Prosecute Incitement to Violence

The government should adopt a zero-tolerance approach toward incitement to violence, hatred, terrorism, or public disorder. Individuals who promote violence through public speeches, religious gatherings, traditional institutions, political platforms, social media, or any other means should be investigated and prosecuted according to the law, regardless of their status or background.

11. Expand Vocational and Technical Education

Each State should significantly expand vocational and technical education opportunities to equip young people with practical skills for employment and entrepreneurship. Training programs should focus on modern agriculture, information technology, construction, renewable energy, manufacturing, and other high-demand sectors. Empowering youth economically will reduce vulnerability to recruitment by criminal organizations and extremist groups.



Write your suggestions in the comment section on the thread: https://www.nairaland.com/8685199/what-practical-steps-should-southwest
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Helinuse: 2:05pm On Jun 06
Keep deceiving yourselves.

The average one of them wants it.
But the abeg one of them also knows how vile and dangerous it is.

So the average one of them denounces it in the open and supports it in secret.
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by masterfactor(m): 2:06pm On Jun 06
This guys are mad. What kind of demand is this.

This is really political.
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Racoon(m): 2:06pm On Jun 06
This is the reversed psychology doctrine of taqqiyah. Never believe them.
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Christ4ever: 2:07pm On Jun 06
What is MURIC saying about this?
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by masterfactor(m): 2:09pm On Jun 06
MrsAyomide:
I won’t stop admiring Igbos in their uniformity in religion.. Easterners, hold your Christianity firmly.. We are in big trouble in South west..
You are not well informed, There are igbo who are also Muslim. It all comes down to what lines should those practicing each religion not cross
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Ironfaceman(m): 2:10pm On Jun 06
My taught as well. MURIC mouth has super glue on it.




Christ4ever:
What is MURIC saying about this?
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by esnbrutality: 2:11pm On Jun 06
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Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by NOETHNICITY(m): 2:11pm On Jun 06
I’m Muslim too, but Fulani bandits cannot come from the north and be dictating how we practice Islam in the south
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Chummynoni(m): 2:11pm On Jun 06
I'm sure these ones are not speaking for MURIC
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Olukat(m): 2:11pm On Jun 06
The cancerous religion they welcomed has turned against them. Islam is a threat to humanity worse than nuclear bomb.
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by nwakibie3(m): 2:11pm On Jun 06
As if they are not together
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Emu4life(m): 2:14pm On Jun 06
MrsAyomide:
I won’t stop admiring Igbos in their uniformity in religion.. Easterners, hold your Christianity firmly.. We are in big trouble in South west..
Okoro dey form Ayomide..
You are now ashamed of kicking ya parents grin grin grin cheesy
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by theophorus(m): 2:15pm On Jun 06
But Mr. Shittu was using the Shariah thing to Campaign before naw!

Well, he go as dem don deny the matter.
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by Kukutente23:
I'm surprised MIRIC is not the one releasing this statements. Besides. I can spot taqqiya in the statement already
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 correct chapter is 5 not 3 and the correct rendition shows it's specifically for the children of Israel who are not Muslims but Jews. See below

Because of that, We decreed upon the Children of Israel that whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land - it is as if he had slain mankind entirely. And whoever saves one - it is as if he had saved mankind entirely. And Our messengers had certainly come to them with clear proofs. Then indeed many of them, [even] after that, throughout the land, were transgressors.
Re: Oyo Kidnapping: Muslims Reject Bandits’ Demand For Sharia law by UkoAnnang(m): 2:16pm On Jun 06
cheesy

Yoruba Muslims are light Muslim

They have not been indoctrinated into the terrorism section on the Islamic religion, their colleagues on the northern part of the country know this, perhaps the reason they attached a terrorist as a VP to a Yoruba president
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