Muslim Group condemns Kwara, Katsina attacks, rejects claims of religious motive

By Adeola Badru

The Muslim Congress (TMC) has condemned the recent attacks in Kwara and Katsina States that left more than 200 people dead, warning that the incidents reflect a troubling normalization of mass killings in Nigeria.

In Woro community, Kwara State, at least 170 people were reportedly killed, while in Katsina State, no fewer than 21 residents were killed in their homes. TMC emphasised that the victims should not be reduced to statistics, as entire families and communities were devastated.

In a statement, TMC Amir Alhaji AbdulWasi’i Bangbala commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for swiftly condemning the attacks and deploying an army battalion to the affected areas. He noted that while the government’s wider security measures—including increased police recruitment and a nationwide security emergency—have stabilised parts of the country, the scale of the killings requires more proactive measures.

Alhaji Bangbala rejected claims that the attacks were religiously motivated, describing the Kwara massacre as a calculated act of terrorism rather than a jihadist operation. He noted that the assailants carried out a military-style operation and that prior alerts had reportedly been sent to security agencies.

The group expressed concern over the muted response to the attacks from the international community, parts of the media, and some religious organisations, contrasting it with reactions to similar tragedies elsewhere.

TMC urged Nigerians to unite against insecurity, stressing that violence threatens all citizens regardless of religion. Alhaji Bangbala called on the Federal Government to adopt a comprehensive security strategy addressing violent extremism and its root causes, including poverty, limited access to education, and systemic injustice, to ensure lasting peace.

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