League of Imams visits Ogbomoso Chief Imam, condoles home on kidnapping incident
*Urges public not to link crime with Islam
The Ogbomoso Chief Imam further pledged his support for the league and encouraged its members to remain steadfast in their mission, while fostering cooperation with existing Islamic bodies for the overall progress of Islam and the welfare of Muslims across Yoruba Land.
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yoruba Land, Edo and Delta States has paid a condolence and solidarity visit to the Chief Imam of Ogbomoso Land, Dr. Taliat Yunus Ayilara, following the recent kidnapping incident that has sparked widespread concern across Yoruba Land.
The delegation, which visited Ogbomoso on Friday, June 5, 2026, was led by the Chief Imam of Sepeteri, Sheikh AbdulHakeem Raji, and comprised notable Islamic scholars, including Imam Ajigini, Dr. Shuaib Ayinde, Dr. Daood Abanikanda, Imam Abdul Rasheed, alongside other members of the League.
During the visit, the clerics expressed sympathy with the victims and their families while calling on media practitioners and members of the public to avoid associating criminal acts such as banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and other social vices with Islam. According to the delegation, such crimes are fundamentally opposed to the teachings and principles of the religion.
The scholars also clarified that the League of Imams and Alfas was not created as a rival body to any existing Islamic organization. Rather, they explained that the league was established to complement ongoing efforts in Islamic propagation, promote unity among Muslims, and contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of Islam in Yoruba Land.
Responding, Dr. Ayilara expressed gratitude to the delegation for the visit and their show of solidarity. He commended the league’s commitment to the advancement of Islam and thanked its members for their support and goodwill during the challenging period.
The Ogbomoso Chief Imam further pledged his support for the league and encouraged its members to remain steadfast in their mission, while fostering cooperation with existing Islamic bodies for the overall progress of Islam and the welfare of Muslims across Yoruba Land.
