Imam Describes Boko Haram As ‘New Form Of Satan’

Chief Imam of a Friday Mosque in Gwagwalada, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ustaz Abdullahi Mohammed has described Boko Haram as the new form of Satan predicted in the Holy Qur’an and Hadith.
Mohammed appealed to Muslims that turned up to observe the Friday prayer today for the grueling body searches conducted on each of them before being allowed to enter the Mosque premises.
The Imam said that the body search might be embarrassing to the worshipers, but that it was necessary to checkmate the ‘new Satan’ that have been parading public places, including religious houses to unleash havoc.
He stressed that whoever is still referring to Boko Haram as Islamic group is not kind to the religion and even themselves as it is now clear that the Boko Haram has been attacking both Muslims in their Mosques and Christians in their Churches.
“There is no sane human being even without religious affiliation who would knowingly kill himself or herself in other to kill others in form of suicide bombing. It is only a Satan that can do that.”
Abdullahi therefore appealed to Muslims to bear the inconveniences they have to go through before being allowed to enter Mosques, even as he called on them to be security conscious anywhere they are, until the situation is brought under control.
Meanwhile, the United States of America has warned that intelligence report available to it shows that extremist groups are planning to attack areas frequented by Westerners in Nigeria.
In a message on the website of the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria, such areas were listed to include hotels, mosques, churches and other places of worship.
According to the security message for US citizens, they were warned to be wary when visiting such places..
Titled: “Areas Frequented by Westerners Possible Targets for Extremist Groups,” the statement to the Americans in Nigeria, issued on Thursday, reads in part: “The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has received information that groups associated with terrorism may be planning to mount attacks against hotels in Nigeria that are frequented by westerners. No further information is available regarding the timing or method of attack.
“The U.S. Mission maintains close contact with the Nigerian security services.
“The U.S. Mission advises all U.S. citizens to be vigilant when at hotels and around areas frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers; e.g., churches, mosques, and other places of worship; locations where large crowds may gather; and government facilities. Security measures in Nigeria remain heightened due to threats posed by extremist groups, and U.S. citizens should expect additional police and military checkpoints, additional security, and possible road blocks throughout the country. Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings; and monitor local news stations for current information and updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.” [myad]