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#EndSARS: We must embrace peace — Lagos Muslim community
By Emmanuel Awosika
The Muslim Community in Lagos State (MCLS) have called for the Nigerian government and citizens to embrace peace following the violence that trailed the #EndSARS protests.
This according to the association’s President, Professor Tajudeen Gbadamosi.
Calling for an end to the violence and destruction, Gbadamosi urged aggrieved groups and the youth to “calm down and embrace peace in our communities.”
He denounced the wanton destruction of properties by hoodlums during the #EndSARS protests, saying it was citizens who bore the brunt of such actions.
“As the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has reminded us, Islam places a high premium on life and forbids violence and wanton destruction of property. In the light of this, we renew our appeal to all, especially the aggrieved group and rampaging youths, to calm down and embrace peace and order in our communities.
“Violence in any form detracts from the nobility of a cause. Destroying social amenities only makes our living conditions worse. We all lose when our few amenities are destroyed. Surely, we all agree that there is no virtue in killing ourselves; there is no virtue in destroying our properties and legacies; there is no virtue in violence and anarchy; there is no virtue in cutting our nose to spite our face.
“Once again, we appeal for calm and peace in our state and country. We appeal for law and order, more so when the government has listened to the demands of the protesters and shown willingness to examine and proffer acceptable solutions to the issues raised. It is therefore imperative for all sides to embrace peace.”
