Members of an unidentified Muslim group recently stormed a worship centre that plays host to both Christian and Islamic services in the Alalubosa area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.
The group members who said they were 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.
They were led by a man referred to as “Olojatuntun” who declared that such practice was an anomaly that would not be tolerated.
“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,” the man declared in a video that surfaced on Facebook and sighted by our correspondent on Thursday.
In the video, worshippers at the centre including four men, some women and children were seen listening as the leader of the delegation voiced his displeasure.
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.
Another video was cited by our correspondent, where members of the group met with the owner of the worship centre referred to Iya Meta Lokan. The meeting was was seemingly called to sort out concerns raised.
The middle aged woman, dressed in white gown and covered in white scarf said she is a devoted Muslim but started ministry “using the ways of Christians.”
“When I was called by God, I was told to teach following the Christian way,” she revealed.
She continued,” I was told to preach to both Muslims and Christians. I have been on the mountain; when Muslims come, we pray likewise for Christians.”
She added that focusing only on Islam will be difficult as that will be against her “spiritual call.”
