Sheikh Jingir, Imam that led Friday Crowd in Plateau, Remorseful and Urges Followers to Obey Government Directives

Sheikh Yahaya Jingir has come out to say that the video making the
rounds on social media where he was telling his followers that no one
can stop them from worship was recorded before Plateau State Government
gave orders of restriction of movement and a maximum of 50 persons in
worship centers.

The act by Sheikh Jingir generated backlash and condemnation across
Nigeria as the act is seen as capable of spreading the Virus in Jos and
inciting public disorder and disrupting the  fragile peace on the
Plateau.

Newsmen gathered that Sheikh Yahaya Jingir was summoned by the
Plateau state Government and he showed remorse and promised to adhere
strictly to Government directives by issuing out a statement to his
followers to obey Government directives.

Sheikh Yahaya Jingir as the leader of JIBWIS

Issued this statement;

29th March, 2020

PRESS RELEASE BY JAMA’ATU IZALATIL BID’AH WA’IKAMATIS SUNNAH (JIBWIS),
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS JOS-NIGERIA ON ABSOLUTE COMPLIANCE WITH OFFICIAL
MEASURES TAKEN BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS AGAINST THE SPREAD
OF COVID-19 IN NIGERIA

The National Executive Council of JIBWIS under the leadership of
Ash-Sheikh Muhammad Sani Yahaya Jingir declares its absolute compliance
with health, safety and social measures taken by the Federal, and State
Governments against the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria. In demonstration
of this timely declaration, the organisation has already implemented
safety measures, such as provision of hand sanitizers in offices and
places of worship, distancing policy and closed all its Nursery,
Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Schools with over 7-million
pupils/students nationwide.

The Organisation has also terminated its National Seminar for Qur’anic
Recitation Judges, Imams and other juristic participants. The
organisation considered it imperative to restate its commitment in
supporting government’s initiative against the escalation of COVID-19
and any measure that seeks to promote public safety and welfare of
Nigerians at this critical period in our history.

The organisation assures Public authorities at all level of governance
of its concluded arrangements to support the ongoing sensitisation on
social distancing, self isolation, management of public gathering and
other hygienic measures which Islam already recognized that will guard
against the epidermic or its escalation.

In the light of the above, the organisation conveys its sincere
commendation to the Government of Plateau State in particular for taking
appropriate measures in furtherance of public safety, Security and
welfare of the people. The Federal Government is also commended in
similar guise for successful implementation of diversified measures
against the prevalence of COVID-19 in the Country.

The Organisation sympathizes with unfortunate victims of this tragedy
and Pray to Allah (SWT) to help governments at all levels and the entire
Nigerians against this global tragedy.

In conclusion, the Organisation appeals to Nigerian Governments at all
levels and well to do Nigerians to support the under privileged
Nigerians faced with confinement or closure of places of business to
alleviate difficulties of hunger that may be equated in danger and
consequence with the epidemic. The Government is kindly advised to
ensure effective implementation of distribution of relief measures to
deserving beneficiaries.

Shiekh Nasiru AbdulMuhyi

National Chairman,  Administration