The President of the Muslim Community of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Oyinlomo Danmole has likened the current security challenges plaquing some parts of the country especially the North East and the Middle belt as that of guerilla warfare.
He said that it was high time the nation’s security forces takes the fight to the hideout of the terrorists who he described as foreigners and enemy of the state.
Alhaji Danmole stated this during the inaugural Central Working Committee meeting of the new leadership of the Muslim Community of Lagos held at the Conference Room of the Ansarudeen Society of Nigeria Lagos Branch, Ajao road in Surulere area of the state.
He stressed the need for government to identify and attack the root cause of the problem while noting that the terrain of the troubled spots are difficult to navigate.
The President of the Muslim Community was of the view that the current insecurity is not beyond solution adding what it requires is for residents of the troubled communities to give useful information while the security demonstrate the courage to confront them with superior firepower.
He said that he strongly believe that President Bola Tinubu is well prepared and has the capacity to deliver on the mandate entrusted on him by the people.
On the state of the economy, Danmole pointed out that the recent Fitch ratings shows clearly that it is gradually bouncing back but advised government to prioritize policies that will sustain it.
According to him, the group is ready to collaborate with the Lagos State Government in providing solutions to some of the identified challenges facing the residents.
Alhaji Danmole further disclosed that the Muslim Community of Lagos is prepared to implement her mission to the latter in improving the wellbeing of muslims adding the nature of their empowerment will be a departure from distribution of palliatives to the people.
