Residents of the Nahene-1 communal unit, in the Mutava-Rex neighborhood, administrative post of Namicopo, in Nampula, forced the closure a few days ago of the Ab Bun Umair mosque in the area, which belongs to the Salafiyyah Islamic sect, on suspicion of terrorist acts..

A publication by News says that the Police of the Republic of Mozambique are already investigating the residents' accusations, while the Islamic Council of Mozambique (CISLAMO) condemns the fact that terrorism is linked to Islam and clarifies that the mosque in question is not part of the organization.

According to the same publication, about two months ago, the home of a family of four was set on fire by unknown people in Nahane-1.

As a result of their serious injuries, the four members of the family were taken by emergency to Nampula Central Hospital, where they died in intensive care.

Less than a month later, another fire broke out in the same area. Fortunately, the owners of the burned-out house escaped because they were rescued by neighbors. Both incidents were classified as arson.

(Photo DR)