Muslim Group Storms Ilorin Chrislam Worship Centre, Warns Owner To Disband
A worship centre that plays host to both Christian and Islamic services in the Alalubosa area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital was recently stormed by members of an unidentified Islamic group.
The group members who claimed to be acting on the instruction of the Emir Ilorin, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, revealed that the worship centre was originally a mosque but has been housing worshippers outside the religion.
Led by a man referred to as “Olojatuntun” the group declared that such practice was an anomaly that would not be tolerated, warning the owner of the worship centre to desist.
The man, in a video that surfaced on Facebook on Thursday, said, “We are here because of the report that the mosque in Alubosa, Ilorin where Christians, Muslims, and even traditionalists worship. We observe this practice which should not happen in this town.”
Olojatuntun added that henceforth, such practice will not be tolerated as it contravenes the rules laid down by the forefathers of Ilorin.
“We are not here to fight but what we want in the name of the Emir is that the practice must not happen again. It is not an advice; if they must hold Christian service there, they can, but not mix things up.
“We won’t allow anyone to destroy this town; to gather people and ask them to be practising both religions. So tell them (the owners of the mosque) that we must not come back. Though they could claim they own the land, this is the town of Emir,” he stated.
But in another video cited by Punch correspondent, the owner of the worship centre referred to as Iya Meta Lokan was seen meeting with the Islamic group delegation.
The middle-aged woman, dressed in a white gown and covered in white scalf said she is a devoted Muslim but started ministry ” using the ways of Christians”.
She said, “When I was called by God, I was told to teach following the Christian way.
“I was told to preach to both Muslims and Christians. And I have been on the mountain; when Muslims come, we pray likewise Christians.”
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