The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly criticized the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LABSCA) for sealing the Falomo Mosque in Ikoyi, describing the move as unjust and deliberately provocative. The organization issued a statement through its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, on Tuesday evening.
According to reports, LABSCA sealed the mosque just hours before the commencement of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. MURIC noted that the timing of the action appeared calculated to disrupt worship, as the mosque was scheduled to host Eid prayers on Wednesday.
In the statement, Akintola called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to urgently intervene and order the immediate removal of the seal. He revealed that all necessary documents for the construction had been obtained, making the sealing unwarranted. “We demand the immediate removal of the seal from our mosque. Every necessary document has been procured for the construction. We also call on His Excellency, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, to intervene,” Akintola said.
MURIC emphasized that the action not only violates the rights of Muslims but also creates unnecessary tension in the state. The group urged the government to ensure that such incidents do not recur, especially during religious festivals.