NACOMYO: SHARIA DOES NOT JUSTIFY TERRORISM, KIDNAPPING
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has cautioned Muslims against engaging in terrorism, kidnapping, murder, and the intimidation of innocent citizens, stressing that such acts are grave sins prohibited in Islam.
The council noted that crimes like terrorism, kidnapping and murder already have state-prescribed severe punishments under established legal processes in the Nigerian society.
NACOMYO gave the warning in a statement while reacting to the purported demand by terrorists seeking the implementation of Shariah Law as a condition for the release of abducted students and teachers in Oyo State.
Hotjist reports that 39 students and seven teachers were kidnapped in some communities in Oriire local government area last month.
However, a rumour surfaced recently that the kidnappers allegedly demanded the implementation of Shariah law as a condition for the release of the abducted students and teachers.
But, NACOMYO Coordinator in Oyo State, Dawood Afolabi, while reacting, described the demand allegedly made by the kidnappers as deceptive, criminal, and a gross misrepresentation of the true essence of Islam and Shariah.
Afolabi in, the statement made available to the media on Saturday, insisted that perpetrators of these heinous acts have no religious, moral, or legal authority to speak on behalf of Islam or Nigerian Muslims.
He said that terrorism, kidnapping, murder, and the intimidation of innocent citizens stand in direct opposition to the objectives and values of Shariah law.
He also urged the government at all levels to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve security around educational institutions.
He suggested that security agencies should ensure that perpetrators of evil acts and their collaborators are arrested and prosecuted without delay.
Afolabi appealed to religious leaders, traditional rulers, civil society groups, and the media to continue to promote peaceful coexistence and interfaith harmony and resist attempts by criminals to exploit religion for destructive purposes.
He said, “The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO), Oyo State Chapter, has strongly condemned the reported demand by terrorists seeking the implementation of Shariah Law as a condition for the release of abducted students and teachers.
“The perpetrators of these heinous acts have no religious, moral, or legal authority to speak on behalf of Islam or Nigerian Muslims. The council stressed that terrorism, kidnapping, murder, and the intimidation of innocent people are grave sins in Islam and stand in direct opposition to the objectives and values of Shariah Law.
NACOMYO stated that individuals who abduct innocent students and teachers and attempt to justify their actions under the guise of Sharia are, in fact, acting against the very principles of the law they claim to uphold. The organisation stressed that Islam firmly condemns all forms of oppression and injustice, noting that the Holy Qur’an teaches that taking an innocent life unjustly is akin to killing all of humanity, while saving a life is comparable to saving all mankind.
The council further explained that under Islamic jurisprudence, offences such as armed robbery, terrorism, kidnapping, and acts that spread fear and insecurity among the public are regarded as some of the most serious crimes because they endanger lives, undermine public safety, and disrupt social order. It added that such crimes attract severe penalties through established legal procedures designed to protect society, deter criminal behaviour, and ensure justice for victims.
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