Muslims Rejects Oyo Terrorists Demands Of Sharia Law

Muslims Rejects Oyo Terrorists Demands Of Sharia Law

Muslim leaders in Oyo State have rejected demands reportedly made by terrorists holding abducted teachers and pupils from Oriire Local Government Area.

The group said the criminals do not represent Islam and insisted that kidnapping, violence and extortion go against the teachings of the religion.

Their reaction came as concern continued to grow over the fate of the captives taken during attacks on three schools in May.

The Muslim community condemned attempts to link the abduction to religious demands, describing such claims as a distortion of Islamic values.

Community leaders urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.

At the same time, traditional leaders in affected areas appealed to authorities to secure the safe return of those still being held.

As anxiety spread across the state, public and private schools in all 33 local government areas suspended academic activities in solidarity with the abducted teachers and pupils.

School proprietors, teachers and parents backed the shutdown, citing security concerns and the need to show support for the victims and their families.

The closures also reflected growing fears about the safety of schools in vulnerable communities.

Security experts offered differing views on how the government should respond to the kidnappers’ conditions.

While some warned against meeting demands that could strengthen terrorist groups, others called for careful assessment of the risks involved.

The Oyo State Government has remained silent on any negotiation efforts, saying public discussion of its strategy could affect the rescue process and the safety of those in captivity.