The General Secretariat of the Muslim World League issued an official statement expressing its categorical condemnation and strong denunciation of the treacherous terrorist attack that targeted defenseless civilians in the town of "Woro" in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which resulted in heavy loss of life and multiple injuries among the peaceful population.
In detail, His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League and Chairman of the Council of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, affirmed the League's complete solidarity and unwavering support for the Nigerian government and people in this profound tragedy. He emphasized the League's firm and principled stance against all forms of violence and terrorism, regardless of their motives or justifications, stressing that these criminal acts contravene all religious values, human norms, and international conventions.
Context of violence and security challenges in Nigeria
This attack comes at a time when Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, faces complex and escalating security challenges. For more than a decade, the northeast and central regions of the country have suffered repeated attacks by armed groups, terrorist organizations, and bandit gangs targeting remote villages. The central and northern states have been the scene of violence that has displaced thousands and resulted in civilian casualties, placing immense pressure on the federal government and Nigerian security forces as they struggle to establish stability.
International reports indicate that targeting small towns like "Woro" is often aimed at destabilizing society and spreading terror among the population, which calls for regional and international cooperation to support Nigeria in its war against terrorism and to dry up the sources of funding for armed groups.
The importance of the international and Islamic stance
The statement issued by the Muslim World League is of particular importance as it comes from one of the most prominent global Islamic organizations, thus contributing to exposing extremist ideology and stripping away any religious cover that terrorist groups might try to hide behind. This stance reflects the League's commitment to spreading the values of peace and moderation, and to implementing the provisions of the "Makkah Document," which calls for intercultural dialogue and the rejection of hatred and violence.
On the diplomatic front, this solidarity strengthens fraternal relations between the Islamic world and African nations, underscoring that Nigeria's security is an integral part of regional and international security. This moral and political pressure is expected to garner further international support for Abuja's counterinsurgency and peacebuilding efforts.
Dr. Al-Issa concluded his statement by offering his sincere condolences and sympathy to the Republic of Nigeria, its leadership, government and people, and to the bereaved families of the victims, asking God Almighty to have mercy on the deceased and grant them paradise, to grant the injured a speedy recovery, and to protect Nigeria and its people from all harm and evil.
