Ikwerre Muslims throw weight behind fight against kpo fire


Tina Amanda

The fight against illegal oil bunkering activities by the Rivers State government has received the support of the Muslim Community in Ikwerre Ethic Nationality.

The President of the Ikwerre Muslim Association, Alhaji, ABUBAKAR ASURU, lent its support to stop kpofire activities in the state, during the end of their forum meeting, in Port Harcourt.

The group also advised all her members against getting involved in illegal refining.

Alhaji ASURU also commended the four Ikwerre Local Government Council chairmen for their support in the fight against illegal bunkering and urged Rivers people who are involved in the activities to desist from it to save lives.

The Muslim Cleric called for the unity of Ikwerre Muslims in Rivers State and urged all Muslims to promote peace and religious tolerance among the people of the state.

He called on Rivers state government as matter of urgency to roll out social interventions programs for youths in the state in other not to indulge in other criminal activities.

Alhaji Asuru, while speaking on the removal of manholes on the road, condemned the act of scavengers and supported the government in dealing with anyone caught in the act.

Our correspondent reports that the forum also explained that Ambassador Chief Alhaji Abubakar Orlu is the leader of Ikwerre Muslims in the state.