Garissa's Muslim Imams pray for harmony
Mr. John Otieno, the North Eastern Regional Commissioner, has called for an end to clan conflicts in Garissa Township and surrounding areas. He assured residents of increased security presence countywide and ongoing construction of Kunaso and Bukurey Police Stations
This follows reports of violence in various Garissa locations, where six individuals were killed by suspected bandits dressed in military attire, riding two Toyota Probox vehicles. In response, security forces conducted an operation, arresting two gunmen with weapons and cash.
During Friday's Khutbah prayers, Imams from 100 mosques in Garissa prayed for peace. Led by Sheikh Abdullahi Adan, Sheikh Ahmed Yussuf, and Sheikh Mohamed Abdiwab of the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), the Imams expressed solidarity with government efforts to halt the violence.
The Imams denounced violence and those instigating it, including those spreading rumors on social media. They cautioned against incendiary posts worsening the security situation.
The clerics extended condolences to bereaved families, urging the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice, regardless of social standing. Political leaders, including Garissa Governor Nathif Jama and various MPs, echoed the call for peace, vowing to report suspicious activities and support security efforts.
The Governor also advocated a halt to unlicensed gypsum excavation and land allocation to address potential underlying causes of the violence. The Sultanate of the greater Ogaden community in Garissa County, represented by Sultan Dekow Maalim Sambul, Sultan Hassan Omar Shurie, and Sultan Hamud Sheikh, also emphasized the importance of peace and justice to end the cycle of violence.
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