Sallah: Chief Imam’s ram stolen in Jos

The sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir, has been stolen.

The ram was stolen during a heavy downpour in the area on the eve of the Sallah.

Malam Haruna Yaqub, an Imam in the community, who disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers, condemned the incident, describing it as insensitive.

“The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely bought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night. We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story.

“This means that people are not God fearing. It is scaring that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity,” Yaqub said.

Yaqub, however, called on the people to be God-fearing and never to engage in either stealing or any act of criminality, emphasizing that everyone will account for their actions in the here and hereafter.

He said, “It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments.”