The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has sanctioned a Christ Apostolic Church in Iseyin after a violent attack on a Muslim family in the area.
The attack, which occurred on Eid day, was captured in a widely circulating video and has been condemned by various religious groups, including CAN and the Muslim Rights Council (MURIC).
According to Apostle Sunday Ogundairo, CAN chairman in Iseyin Local Government, the pastor and some congregation members of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Imuse, Iseyin, were involved in the attack on Mr. Sulaimon AbdulAzeez and his two wives.
The victims alleged that the pastor had hired soldiers to attack them, claiming they had slaughtered a ram facing the church.
Apostle Ogundairo confirmed that the pastor has been sanctioned by CAN and ordered to find a new location for his church. He also stated that talks are ongoing with the Muslim community to maintain peace in the area.
The attack has sparked outrage, with MURIC’s Executive Director, Prof. Isiaq Akintola, attributing the incident to a misunderstanding between the Muslim family and the church over noise pollution, which had previously been addressed by the king of Iseyin.
According to Prof. Akintola, the incident occurred on Salah day, 16th June, 2024, The Muslim family was attacked as they prepared to slaughter their Salah ram on that day. The pastor of a church located opposite their house protested that the ram was placed in a position facing the church and immediately mobilised his congregation who invited soldiers from the barracks.
“This is an unjust, callous and inhuman behavior on the part of the 20 soldiers. We demand justice. We call on the army to investigate, apprehend and punish the belligerent military personnel involved in this atrocity without unnecessary delays. Justice delayed is justice denied.” Prof. Akintola said.
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