– The umbrella body of Muslims in the North, the Jama’atu Nasril Islam, on Thursday accused Christians in the region of disguising as Muslims to raze churches in order to create disharmony in the country.
The JNI also warned all “Christian zealots in Nigeria” to stop taking for granted, Muslims who “constitute a majority of people living in the North.”
But spokesman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Sunday Oibe, described the allegation by JNI as “baseless.”
Oibe said it was unthinkable that Christians would disguise to burn churches in the North.
The JNI asked the Federal Government and the nation’s security agencies to immediately launch investigation into what it described as act of terrorism perpetrated by Christians in the North.
The group, in a statement issued at the end of its three-day retreat, also tackled the President of CAN, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, for making what it called “unguarded ulterance capable of eroding the long existing cordial relationship between Muslims and Christians in the country.”
The JNI statement which was signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Khalid Aliyu, therefore advised Oritsejafor to call on Christians in the North to stop perpetrating acts of terrorism “while mischievously disguising as Muslims.”
It warned that the JNI would no longer tolerate the alleged “double face attitude.”
The statement reads in part, “Participants condemn in totality, the ongoing spate of bombings and killings of guiltless Nigerians irrespective of their regional, religious or ethnic inclinations. JNI calls on Nigerians to shun violence and embrace peaceful means of settling their legitimate grievances.
“JNI urges the Federal Government to call the president of CAN to order before he causes religious crisis in the country, through his unguided utterances which have started eroding the long built mutual respect between Muslims and Christians. CAN president must direct his people to stop mischievously disguising as Muslims in perpetrating acts of terrorism.
“The meeting calls on federal and affected state governments as well as all security agents to, as a matter of urgency, investigate the several reported cases of Christians who disguise as Muslims to burn churches. JNI can no longer tolerate this double face attitude.
“The President of CAN, instead of contributing positively towards achieving national cohesion has rather chosen the path of insinuation and therefore overheating the polity.”
The JNI also accused security agencies and “the Christian-dominated Southern media” of bias against Muslims and in their handling of the issues involving the militant Islamic sect, the Boko Haram.
“There are so many contradictions and confusion in the way the issue of Boko Haram is handled by security agents and the media. Majority of the media establishment in the country, especially the Christian-dominated southern media, have always demonstrated bias against Islam and Muslims.”
It therefore advised Muslims to remain vigilant and report to the authorities any case of “injustice and maltreatment meted out to any Muslim, either by “Christian extremists or bad elements among the security agents. The group advised that “copies of the complaints should be sent to the state offices of JNI attached with a comprehensive report of the incidents.”
The JNI further expressed doubt on the claims by President Goodluck Jonathan that members of the Boko Haram have infiltrated his government.
It said, “We condemn in strong terms, all acts of terrorism perpetrated by any group in Nigeria as we remain confused regarding whether the Boko Haram members are known by the government as clearly stated that they are in the government or they are faceless (as claimed by the National Security Adviser).
“We also call on the media to always be fair in reporting of issues as that is the only way we can understand issues as they are and take appropriate measures to address them.”
The Northern CAN spokesman however said JNI was merely trying “to divert attention.”
He said, “It is very irrational for any right thinking person to say that a Christian could disguise as a Muslim to go and throw bomb at churches and kill people in places like Madalla, Jos, Maiduguri, Adamawa, Damaturu and other places.
“If they don’t know, let them be aware that the President of CAN speaks the mind of Nigerian Christians, particularly Christians in the North and we are solidly behind him.
“The Boko Haram Islamic sect and their sponsors are those who are heating up the polity and not the President of CAN. JNI should be ashamed of making this baseless accusation.”
That u plan and agree among yourselves that wen u’re caught u shd bear christian names cant fool us. Try something else.
I live in the north and all this stories abt disguised christians is a lie. But u cant be surprised. Their father is the father of lies. But i say to you all,before the end of this year,boko haram and similar acts of terrorism in Nigeria shall be a part of our beloved country’s history. I can only advise in love. Renounce violence if you’re one of them before you find yourself wrapped in a mat and put into the ground. Think again. God bless you.
Ds is d dumbest statement av heard…hw can dey open d guuters dey cal mouths 2 say christians ar d ones disguising n killing fellow xtians..ds doznt mk sense n d only pple dat can bliv such foolish statement is dem…no wonder dey’re soo backward..**smh**
JESUS Christ of Nazareth! I think the christians should get ready. I see another pogrom instigated by the JNI. Get ready Brethren!
Who are d causes of first world war?Who are d causes of second world war?Who killed millions of Indians in north America? Who killed millions of Indians in south America?Who killed thousands of muslims in spain?Who send nuclear weapon weapon that destroy millions of people in Nagasaki?pls try and find out all these facts then let us sit down and define terrorism and know who are d real terrorists.let us stop using abusing abusive words let us use reasons to counter one another
balarabe, all the wars u mention here was a political war, so try to reason good.did they fight in Gods name, muslim fight in the name of alla. we christian believe that the battle is of the lord, so we cant go to war in the name of God
I can’t seem to understand the direction our leaders are leading us to. Both religions preach peace and yet we are always into war the better part of the time.
But most importantly, what does our constitution talk about religious tolerance? As such I am appalled when most people will be talking about there religion being superior over the other. The constitution is meant to stand above our religious inclinations. I am meant to respect the other persons religion just as he is meant to respect mine.
But if we can’t do that then we are on the brink of anarchy and Nigeria will cease to be a nation.
If that is what we want then we are slowly tending towards that, but if not then we should begin to address the issue properly.
violent has been the foundation of islam and i hate islam with passion
A young Mallam who just graduated was asking for direction to Post Harcourt. He was asked what is he going to do in Port Harcourt, he said that he want to go and manage the oil. Rivers people working as motor conductors at the motor park were looking at each in awe. In a bigger picture, Nuhu was wallowing in anti GEJ but as soon as they mention the word, the word “oil”, he woke up from sleep and want to be in charge. He forget that the north are no longer special and will not be in charge again and in fact they are obsolete.
These guys took more than required for the owner to take note.
Now i understand that an average islamic person nomater the level of education is highly demented,syzophrenic,and sentimental.Ur people are killing christian in thousands,destroying their hard earned propoerties and instead of u to condole the families of those died my the boko haram killing,the JNI have the infrontery, the impetus,the odersity and vomit such senseless comment on net. U shameless,animalistic,gingatic fool.By the grace of God u will sufer for all ur evil deeds.
It is common knowledge that Muslims, are intent on spreading Islam, through the exercise of “Taqiyya,” (essentially, “deception”), which is an acceptable Muslim practice of allowing its followers to deliberately lie to further the goal of Islamic world-wide domination.
Furthermore, Islam, as practiced by many Muslims, has been known to be violent, in practice, whereas Christianity in its practice, is peaceful. Mohammed preached violence. Jesus taught non violence, tolerance and love.
Finally, a reasonable thinking person must conclude that this Muslim allegation that Christians bomb Christian churches is utterly ridiculous and without logical foundation. Apparently, this nasty and irresponsible charge is just another form of deception ["Taqiyya,"] Why would Christians desire to kill their own?
We want you more on this site. Please weigh in on this Jihad! Jihad!! with turban wrapped head asking for Jihad!!! to dominate, Iraqize Nigeria and steal oil money. Today, we continue to question the loyalty of northern leaders. From disgraced Inspector general of police to his accomplice another High ranking police officer that release a popular known terrorist from the north. Who is who in the north was asking the government to release this man, “Biu”. If you got time “google Apo six”. or “Biu in tears”.
Ejike Okapel; Regarding your March 1, 2012 at 1:27 AM comment:
Thank you for your welcome. Here, following, is more information about Jihad:
Google Robert Spencer’s Jihad Watch. He is an expert. Also, I am on Facebook. Look me up and feel free to message me. Only, remind me in the message that you and I commented on this South Africa newspaper article.
Thank you, and God bless you!
Read El Rufai interview in “the will” and enhance your knowledge of northern Nigerian system when you google “Bui in tears”. Nobody is shocked by northern leadership activities in Biu saga, Google and read northern mind set.
Shame, on U the CRISTIAN’ EX nation in general are aware of ure intension, dat is D reason ure just killing yur self in ure churchies, If the CRISTIANITY is peace why of souch act? yes accding to CAN chiaman / Jonathan says they know them, dis hppon several time at Gombe,Bauchi, Kaduna, and Jos, why? dat means if ure succided then u will take revang on MUSLIM pls stop dis of ure bad habit in other to devolopt dis nation..
Will you shout Jihad, Jihad if the south break away? The oil is not yours so why are you gonna shout Jihad.
you are an idiot by saying that
8, Cristiant Extrimise was arrasted in the police costody in BAUCHI with explosive bom intent to bom COCI church, we hve already know CAN sAY they know the sponsor BOKO HARAM dat is D reason why police arrest dat 8 radical extrimise..!!
I live in Bauchi, and I want to tell you that the Government of the State sponsored those so-called Christians. They sponsored hundreds of mercenaries to kill peoplE OF Tafawa- Balewa simply because they are Christians. So you think we don`t know you Guys. Keep fabricating stories we`ll see who wins at the end.
Dan Bauchi your written English is so poor…pls write in the language you know well..Arabic. Thats why only 18 students passed WAEC abi NECO in your Gombe state. you guys need sound education before any other thing..
All the JNI or whatever u call urself that went to that meeting, and came out with this conclusion are nothing but capital fools. You are the sponsors of boko haram. There is no doubt about that. God will punish all of u in Jesus name- Amen.
Alhamdulilah. Even before now christians knws we worship diffrent God and av different ways of worship. InshaAllah Evil doers will not God unpunished in this world and in the hearafter…. Nothrerners should aid their ppl with knowledge and understanding
u xtain u have prolem, wahat about Lidia Joseph in Bauchi who disguise as muslim sister that set the churh ablase. And a guy in Benin who was been caught red handed in church with explosive and no one talk about it. And shooting that killed many in Adamawa are xtain. Even the governor of Adamawa reveal that. The shooting in churh at Gombe are xtain nobody talk about, and u are calling muslim as terorist. Were are you? When xtain fellows attack muslim on the day of eid fitril and kill them and burn them to ashes, yet u are calling muslim as terrorist.
Every time their is killing in the northern Nigeria. We hope Nigeria will not look like Iraq. Find way to stop Jihad b/4 they start to burn tires and flag, Nigeria flag on street and shout JIhad!, Jihad!!
From the begining who brought about the crisis and the bombing is it not the muslim fanatic? Even the so called lidia you mention is it not the hand work of the muslim who bribe her with money? My friend if u want to defend ur islam defend it right not bias ok?
Lying Muslim leaders. Just ship up and call your murderous, envious stupid Almajiri boys to order before they finish you off. Have you noticed that they are now almost exclusively attacking you Muslims. Reason is because you keep making excuses for them. Continue at your peril
Okoko you are idiot were are you in this country? you are not hearing new nd dat is why you dont know what is going. Hw many christian dat are arrested wth bomb in bauchi, gombe, adamawa and jos. Because we muslims we dont whant shout abt it dat why your blamed muslim. Mind your business nonsense.
I comment from the US and I have similar stories by Muslims out here that it was Jews that did 911. And the guy out in Iran called Ahmedijad keeps saying there was no Holocaust. Point is that Muslims always say such things, so it’s best to leave them be and pay them no mind. Here in the US, we see what’s going on down in Nigeria as AQIM, part of a greater global threat. So we know what’s up
No Grambling
You gonna watch and keep an eye on these guys you may think they are fooling themselves but in truth it is their reality. This one of the reasons they are so gullible, it will be ringing in their head and very soon they start to kill each other like people that cannot think. Shouting Jihad and burning tires and Nigerian flag, this is one of the reasons the south has decided to opt out. Jihad, Jihad!! Jihad in the south-south and the oil. Jihad, the poor, no, Jihad for oil allocation to the north, yes, Jihad against subsidy withdrawal. They will try to use Jihad to scare, intimidate and drink oil like as if we are in Saudi.
I cant understand these (JNI) people.
The Boko Haram has always claimed responsibility for actions taken by them.
Security trails also identifies thier
actions by style and weaponry.
What is the JNI up to with this provocative assertions?
I feel sorry for my brothers and sisters. My heart bleeds for you. You think as if you don’t reside in this country, read dailies or listen to media? Please! Keep your sentiment aside. Islam always remains Peace. Go and read what Michael Hart, Mahatma Gandhi…. etc said on Islam
No one is quarelling with wat Islam mean or wat scholars writes.We are worried with the manifestation,
They can write all they want but BH is our reality here in Nigeria. People die for nothing Ameen. What do you want to say about the flesh and blood that is wasted. Yea, I read Hart, M and Gandhi, M. I even think that Gandhi will think differently today as his India is bombed recently by you know who.
JNI or whatever it is called is a bunch of devil incarnates. There is no way they can explain away their wickedness and complicity in the many bomb incidents that had destroyed valuable lives and property in the norther part of this country. Enough is enough,they should be made to realise that no person has the monopoly of violence: the Christians should stop their timidity and engage them in a fight to finish battle. ‘An eye for an eye’ says the Holy Bible
If mad dogs fail to bark how would someone know they are mad? Or if pigs stop wallowing in a mire how would they be known to be pigs? So are JNI. If they don’t talk like fools, how do we know they exist?
I believe is time the president of this country tell’s the muslims that he knows the right thing to do because islam is not a religion of peace and will never be.we don’t serve the same God coz God never ask his people to kill themselves.islam is not a religion and will never exist again in our country nigeria.
I agree. And here is why:
Abu Qaqa, Kabiru Sokoto, Shekau, Soldier Habibu, late Mohammed Yusuf, etc are all ‘disguised’ Christians and members of Boko Haram Christian Disguised Bombers of Nigeria, headed by underwear bomber Abdul Muttalab, son of Ortsejafor. SL Sanusi, Senator Waku, and all Boko Haram apologists to note. And now it will be easier for Jonathan to negotiate with his fellow Christians disguised as Muslims, to be led by Oyedepo, Oyakhilome, Adeboye, Onakaiye, etc. I go die ooooo.
Ask them whether those people are Christians.
so the muslim are supporting this wicked people BOKO HARAM then we don’t need to look for the sponsors we all know them
JNI shld b ashamed of itself 4 making such nebulous accusation dat can cause disunity.
If this group lack what to say, let them go and continue to pray. There is no case submission here.