News reach Nollyjist about the sudden few that has grip residents of the Northern states of Nigeria as violent protest spread like wildfire through the Middle East because a film made in the United States which was allegedly broadcast through the social media.
The protest not only create panic among residents but equally cause few in the government circle what this might cause to the Nigerian people, expecially Christians and those living in the Northern states of Nigeria.
As a result of this development, the Federal Government has moved swiftly to beef up security within and around embassies and foreign missions across the country.
Reports from the northern states where the militant Islamist sect, Boko Haram, has successfully led a campaign of violent attacks in recent months indicate that some residents, especially non-indigenes, have already fled their homes since the violence began on Wednesday to avoid being caught unawares.
However, there were fears that Muslims in the Northern state may pour out in the street after Friday prayers to join the protest but thank God peace was restored as security personal was up and down on patrol to make sure there was no violence.
Investigation by Nollyjist reveals that the situation was compounded when a text message was sent from an anonymous source to telephone lines at about noon on Thursday morning, warning Nigerians to be on the alert for a possible outbreak of violence.
The message reads: “Muslim brotherhood & WAMY asked Muslims to protest (on Friday after their prayer) over the anti-Islamic film acted in the U.S. It’s publically (sic) cited in Press tv & BBC. Please let’s be at alert and pls broadcast.”
Although the apex Islamic body in Northen Nigeria, Jama’atu Nasril Islam(JNL), has openly condemned the film saying it was meant to belittle Prophet Muhammad, smear his dignity and cause anger among muslims. The body however called on all muslims to endure the humiliation for the sake of Allah.
JNI, in a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna on thursday by its Secretary General, Dr. Khalid Abubakar, said the controversial film was unacceptable not only to Muslims, but to all right thinking people.
Moreover, security has been heightened across embassies in the country, expecially the United States Embassy. May God helps us all, Amen.
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