The Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim community has cautioned the youth to be wary of the consequences of protests that may lead to violence and destruction of properties.
In a statement released by the League of Imams of the Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim community led by Abdush Shakur Osoala “Islam always emphasizes peace, love and dialogue”.
Osoala recalled that the violence that led to the destruction of Government properties across the country during the #endsars protest would remain in the minds of Nigerian citizens.
He particularly mentioned the property which was destroyed in Lagos State including the burning of BRT buses at Oyinbo, Yaba; the burning of Television continental, TVC, Igbosere magistrate court, and several police stations amongst others which were bought and constructed with taxpayers hard earned money remains yet to be replaced.
Quoting from the Holy Quran, “Inna Ma’al usri yusran” “For every hardship, there is relief, he enjoined the youths to distance themselves during the protest and refrain from being used to cause havoc in the Society the government in a peaceful and shun any form of violence.
The Muslim community also appeals to the Government to dialogue with the youth and provide immediate succour to the grievances.
“We all believe that the hardship facing Nigerians though painful is certainly a passing face judging by the efforts of the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu”
Osoala, therefore, implored security agency operatives not to be aggressive with the protesters but rather protect them as citizens during the protest.
