Daily Trust (Abuja)

Nigeria: Muslim Youths Guard Churches in Minna

By Aliyu M. Hamagam, 9 January 2012

Minna — MUSLIM youths yesterday grouped themselves to guard churches in Minna, Niger State Capital, during Sunday Services.The youths said this was aimed at furthering their campaign for the promotion of inter-religious unity in the country.

Our correspondent observed that the youths mounted the gates of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kpagungu area of the state capital throughout the service period.

The leader of the group, Gimba kakanda, who spoke to Daily Trust, said, "We are protecting our fellow Christian brothers and sisters to show the world that our leaders cannot use religion to divide us. We want to send a signal by coming here to protect our fellow Christians that we are one and we can stand to protect one another".

Asked on whether they got police permit to do so, he said, "We are peaceful, we are here only to protect our brothers, and we believe that security is the responsibility of every citizen".

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  • guymacher
    Jan 20 2012, 19:49
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    These youths are guarding churches even though Islam forbids befriending and aiding kafirs-- the Arab word for non-Muslims which is so vile that it cannot be translated into a civilized language. That's according to Arab Muslims.

    I pray for these lads. Because of their apostasy, their lives are in danger from devout Muslim barrows.