According to Punch, Unsorted number of religious fans allegedly hurt by young people during the Cross of Service in the New Year. Young people were allegedly stopped to celebrate what they called the "New Year Carnival" by community leaders for fear of a carnival becoming a security threat. The young men attacked the worship of centers in that area, churches and mosques, throwing fireworks into buildings. The statue of Mary was broken into the church of St. Josipa Catholic Church, Taiwo Isale, while the other was burned. Other ecclesiastical properties are also vandalized, as has been done in Methodist Church, Taiwo Isale.
The mosque where a Muslim group Quareeb was worshipping was also vandalized, with worshippers injured.
Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Ajayi Okasanmi, puts the number of those injured at 3 while the Special Adviser on security to Kwara State Governor, Amusa Bello, noted more than 25 persons were injured.
The governor of Kwara State has condemned the attacked and described it as satanic and alien to the state.
“Peace is sine qua non for the development of any society and the government will not tolerate any act capable of breaching peace, unity and tranquillity of the state,” he said.
The governor called on the people of the state to imbibe spirit of tolerance and harmonious relationship for sustenance growth and economic development in the state. He also called on parents and guidance to monitor their children and wards with a view to curtailing their likely excesses.
#Africa ... spill TEA.... Easy on Shade #jaiyeorie
0 Comments