Police say they are not aware of the impending crisis
Worshippers were apprehensive Friday over the fate of the day’s Jumat service at the Central Mosque in Ikare, in Akoko North East Local Government Area of Ondo State, following tensions arising from the alleged sacking of the Chief Imam of the town, Abubakar Muhammed.
However, under adequate security, the Jumat service held with the embattled cleric leading the prayers. It also claimed that the sack had the approval of the town’s monarch, the Okukare of Ikare, Saliu Akadiri Momoh IV.Ondo League of Imams reacts “The league of Imams and Alfas, Ondo State is not in support of the removal or sacking of the Chief Imam of Ikare Akoko which is being rumored about in the state.
“In order to forestall the breakdown of law and order in Ikare-Akoko and its environs, the Ondo State Government should call the Ikare Muslim Council to order, while the Ondo State League of Imams and Alfas under the leadership of Alhaji Ahmad Aladesawe should wade into the matter urgently.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gunmen kidnap police officer in KwaraAn Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Abdulmumini Yusuf, serving at the Area Command in Ilorin, has reportedly been kidnapped by suspected gunmen.
Read more »
FG Considering Other Options on Nnamdi Kanu, Says Police Minister – THISDAYLIVE
Read more »
Kaduna Police neutralize two bandits, recover arms, ammunitionThe Kaduna State Police Command said its officers have neutralized two notorious bandits and recovered arms and ammunition. In a statement on Friday, DSP
Read more »
Police arrest woman for 'stabbing boyfriend over misunderstanding' in Nasarawa | TheCableThe Nasarawa police command says it has arrested one Alice Mulak, who stabbed her boyfriend to death over misunderstanding in state.
Read more »
Adamawa police arrest five suspected kidnappers, recover over N4,000,000The Adamawa Police Command on Friday, said its operatives have arrested five suspected kidnappers. It further said the operatives recovered the sum of
Read more »
Police arrest man for 'raping, impregnating' his 13-year-old daughter in Ogun | TheCableThe Ogun state police command says its operatives have arrested one a 39-year-old man over alleged rape of his 13-year-daughter.
Read more »