The Somali community and Eastleigh Business Association have distanced themselves from terrorists who kill innocent people in the name of religion.
While condemning the 14 Riverside Drive attack that left 21 people dead, Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan joined by area residents said Somalis and Muslims are peaceful and do not advocate such killings.
“The community is here to say, no to terrorism; no to extremism; no to violence and Al Shabaab do not enjoy any support from this community. They do not represent or talk on our behalf,” said Hassan.
Tens of thousands of Eastleigh residents and business owners come out on the streets of the business hub to condemn terrorism. Business, religious and political leaders led by Kamukunji @MPyusufhassan called for Kenyans to shun divisive ideology. pic.twitter.com/vubetxZTSe
— Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) (@Asmali77) January 18, 2019
Abdi Mohamed and Mariam Ali said those who kill innocent people are inhumane, have no religion and should not be allowed to divide the country on religious and tribal basis.
“There is no religion that supports killing and even in the Quran, killing an innocent person is very wrong and against Allah’s commands so I want to remind all Kenyans that we are one and we should all join hands in fighting against these inhumane people,” Ali said.
On his part, Abdul Halifa questioned the manner in which terrorists enter the country calling on the government to seal all security loopholes.
“Our security docket is very strong, we see police officers manning our areas day in, day out. I wonder how these people with bombs, grenades and other explosives come to our country just to cause harm. I call on our government to protect our fellow Kenyans,” Halifa urged.