Security Jitters Over Emergence Of Another Islamic Sect In Northern Nigeria, As Boko Haram Threatens Kebbi There are growing jitters in Nigerian security circles regarding how a group of Nigeriens entered Northern Nigeria and commenced spreading their Islamic ideology in parts of Niger state . The sect, called ‘Kalo-Kato,’ was discovered in Uregi-Kongoma and Kwana-Mariga districts of Rafi local government of the state, and are reported to have gone about preaching contaminated Islam, urging Muslims to disregard Hadith and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Members of the sect, the security operative added, have been confusing and converting the moderate faithful to their fold. He explained, “What we are investigating is, how they get here undetected? They came here before Ramadan and no one could raise alarm until two days back, how did they pass immigration? And what threats do they pose to the Nigerian State? So these are the things we are working on here and nothing more than that, we have not found any link to arms, but we are not leaving things to chance.” When asked whether security operatives have discovered the leader of the sect, he answered, “Yes, he is one Abdulkadir Suwaba, as we talk we are surveying the area and as well carrying out investigation. This is how Boko Haram started, and so we know the gimmicks.” The sect are said to be peaceful and just preaching their doctrines, they are also preaching that giving alms is not compulsory in Islam. They are also challenging a prayer called ‘Nasilat’ in addition to five prayers indicated in the Quran. We have further gathered that security has been beefed up in Kebbi State following intelligence that some elements of Boko Haram are planning attacks in the state. Armed soldiers, police and plain cloth operatives are said to be manning strategic locations in the state following the latest developments
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 03:37:15 +0000
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