20th February, 2025
PRESS RELEASE:
KWARA MURIC DEMANDS JUSTICE
IN THE GRUESOME MURDER OF LAWAL YETUNDE HAFSOH
The Kwara State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) is
deeply saddened and outraged by the gruesome and barbaric murder of Lawal
Yetunde Hafsah, an innocent young girl whose life was brutally cut short in an
act of sheer evil.
This despicable crime is not only a tragedy for her family but
also a grave assault on our collective humanity, national morality, and our
culture of justice.
We call on the Kwara State Government and the Nigeria Police
Force to ensure that the full weight of the law is brought upon the
perpetrator(s) of this heinous crime. Justice must not only be served but must
be seen to be served, as this will serve as a deterrent to other criminal
elements in our society.
Furthermore, we strongly urge the authorities to broaden the
scope of the investigation to uncover and bring to justice all those involved
in this heinous trade of human body parts. It is imperative that the
searchlight be beamed on any accomplices, collaborators, or criminal networks
that may be aiding and abetting such barbaric activities.
We cannot allow our society to become breeding ground for such
gruesome acts. All those connected to this crime must be held accountable.
While we commend the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in
swiftly apprehending the suspect, we strongly advise that law enforcement
agencies handle this case with the utmost professionalism.
Nonetheless, we wish to advise that the circulation of video
clips and evidence gathered from the investigation to the public May not be
quite professional. It may even be counterproductive. It may alert other
accomplices involved in this dastardly act, giving them the opportunity to
evade justice. Investigations of this nature require a high level of
discretion.
We therefore urge the police to maintain confidentiality in
handling crucial evidence. The ultimate goal should be to ensure the successful
prosecution of all culprits without jeopardizing the integrity of the
investigation.
MURIC reaffirms its unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and
the protection of human dignity. We urge the government to take decisive action
to curb the rising wave of ritual killings and the trafficking of human body
parts. We also call on religious leaders, traditional rulers, IEDPU and other
community stakeholders to rise against this evil and work towards a society
where human life is sacred and inviolable.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Lawal
Yetunde Hafsah, and we stand in solidarity with them in their quest for
justice. We pray to Almighty Allah to forgive her sins, have mercy on her and
grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. May Allah also give her loved ones the strength to
bear this irreparable loss.
Barrister Taofeeq Jaji,
Chairman,
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Kwara State Chapter.
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