Political Thugs Attacked, Set Fire On Me – Gombe Cleric
Malam Aliyu Muhammadu Tukur, an Islamic cleric, has been set on fire by suspected political thugs in Kumo town of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State for allegedly speaking about the forthcoming 2023 general elections.Information Guide Nigeria
According to SAHARA REPORTERS, Muhammadu was conducting Tafsir inside a mosque beside his house two weeks ago when hoodlums broke into the mosque and set him on fire.
The 42-year-old father of five, who teaches and preaches said,
“During the closing of Ramadan Tafsir at the mosque, I commented on the forthcoming elections, where I stated that my students and other followers will only vote for politicians that have been able and were keen on delivering the desired development of our communities.
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“After Sallah, we resumed the Tafsir we were doing before the Ramadan. So, on May 11, at around 8 pm, just a few minutes after commencing the Tafsir session, we heard voices asking where exactly I was seated.
“Before we could understand what was going on, thugs, about five in number, broke into the mosque and poured petrol on me. One of them threw a device that exploded and caused the fire, which burnt parts of my hands, my seat, copies of the Qur’an and carpet in the mosque, including some of my students who also got injured.”Jamb Result
The state police spokesman, ASP Mahid Muazu Abubakar, who confirmed the incident said two suspects had been arrested.
(SAHARA REPORTERS)
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