Friday Fury: Man Attacks Cleric In The Mosque

Malam Musa Lukwa, an Islamic cleric, was stabbed shortly after leading the Juma’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera neighborhood of Sokoto on Friday, causing tension in some parts of the city.

The cleric was allegedly struck twice in the neck by the attacker, a young man among the worshipers, before other worshipers overpowered him and k! lled him.

The incident was allegedly connected to the cleric’s earlier sermon, which some Islamic scholars and their adherents believed offended the Prophet Muhammad’s parents.

A man known only as Mai Barewa had allegedly threatened during the sermon, which had previously caused tension. The cleric and one of his senior pupils were attendees.

After that, Mai Barewa was taken into custody and charged in court; the case is still pending.

Four days prior to Friday’s attack, the cleric and his supporters reportedly complained in writing to the Sokoto State Government about the threats against them.

DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, the spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, confirmed the incident and stated that the cleric was being treated at the Sokoto Specialist Hospital.

He claims that following the incident, the cleric’s followers killed the alleged attacker.

When word got out that the cleric had survived the attack, some young people in some parts of the city reportedly protested.

Due to the increased tension in Sahara, Bello Way, and Aliyu Jodi, a number of shop owners were forced to close their establishments out of concern for potential attacks.

As security personnel moved into key locations to uphold law and order, residents were also observed leaving certain commercial areas.

While the investigation into the incident is ongoing, the police asked locals to maintain their composure and refrain from enforcing the law themselves.

It is truly disheartening to see how some people resort to violence instead of addressing their concerns through proper channels. When are we going to learn to stop putting laws into our own hands? If someone has issues with a sermon or a religious figure, the respectful and constructive approach is to engage with them directly, rather than attacking or harming them. We should prioritize peace, understanding, and dialogue over violence and killings. Only through mutual respect and communication can we foster a harmonious society where differences are resolved peacefully.