Nigerian Muslims are not at logger-heads with their Christian counterparts, the Secretary-General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Seriki and Baba Adinni of Egbaland, Dr. Abdullateef Adegbite said yesterday.

Dr. Adegbite who was speaking against the backdrop of recent media reports that an al-Queda group in North Africa has offered to train and equip Nigerian Muslims against non-Muslims in any face-off, reiterated that "the recent unfortunate bloody Jos disturbances like others before were not caused by religious differences but were rooted in ethnic and political rivalry."

The NSCIA scribe said Islam is against violence, adding that Nigerian Muslims "are irrevocably committed to the unity, peace and stability of Nigeria.".

He said: "Our attention has been drawn to Media reports that an al-Queda group in North Africa offered to train and equip Nigerians ostensibly in support of Nigerian Muslims against non-Muslims in any sectarian face-off.

"Neither al-Queda nor the Taliban have foothold in Nigeria. Nor would Nigerian Muslims welcome any attempts by them to establish their cells here.

The Nigerian Muslim leadership is enlightening their followers, especially the youths, on the need to be alert and avoid evil persons who may want to indoctrinate and recruit them into groups likely to indulge in un-Islamic activities.

"It is worth repeating that Islam is a religion of peace and is decisively against violence. We have been warning Muslims all over the country to watch out for and report suspicious movements and groups who may be harbouring violent ideas and tendencies," Dr. Adegbite further stated.