“Justice must be served”: Kwara MURIC condemns gruesome murder of Lawal Yetunde Hafsah

The Kwara State Chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed profound sadness and outrage over the brutal murder of Lawal Yetunde Hafsah, an innocent young girl whose life was tragically cut short in what the group described as an “act of sheer evil.”

In a strongly worded statement, the chairman of MURIC in the state, Barrister Taofeeq Jaji, condemned the crime as not only a personal tragedy for Hafsah’s family but also a severe violation of humanity, national morality, and the culture of justice.

The group called on the Kwara State Government and the Nigeria Police Force to ensure that the perpetrator(s) face the full weight of the law.

“Justice must not only be served but must be seen to be served,” MURIC emphasized, adding that such decisive action would serve as a deterrent to other criminal elements in society.

The statement reads: “Furthermore, we strongly urge the authorities to broaden the scope of the investigation to uncover and bring to justice all those involved in this heinous trade of human body parts. It is imperative that the searchlight be beamed on any accomplices, collaborators, or criminal networks that may be aiding and abetting such barbaric activities.

“We cannot allow our society to become breeding ground for such gruesome acts. All those connected to this crime must be held accountable.

“While we commend the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in swiftly apprehending the suspect, we strongly advise that law enforcement agencies handle this case with the utmost professionalism.

“Nonetheless, we wish to advise that the circulation of video clips and evidence gathered from the investigation to the public May not be quite professional. It may even be counterproductive. It may alert other accomplices involved in this dastardly act, giving them the opportunity to evade justice. Investigations of this nature require a high level of discretion.

“We therefore urge the police to maintain confidentiality in handling crucial evidence. The ultimate goal should be to ensure the successful prosecution of all culprits without jeopardizing the integrity of the investigation.

“MURIC reaffirms its unwavering commitment to justice, peace, and the protection of human dignity. We urge the government to take decisive action to curb the rising wave of ritual killings and the trafficking of human body parts. We also call on religious leaders, traditional rulers, IEDPU and other community stakeholders to rise against this evil and work towards a society where human life is sacred and inviolable.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Lawal Yetunde Hafsah, and we stand in solidarity with them in their quest for justice. We pray to Almighty Allah to forgive her sins, have mercy on her and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. May Allah also give her loved ones the strength to bear this irreparable loss.”