LAGOS—The Arewa community in Lagos Sunday said that it would neither aid nor tolerate any terrorist activities in Lagos.

In a statement issued  by the Chairman, Council of Arewa Chiefs and the leader of the Hausas in Lagos, Alhaji Sani Kabir, the group assured that; “The Arewa community will neither hide nor aid terrorists in any way”.

It also condemned the activities of the Boko Haram sect, saying the group’s activities did not represent the teachings of Islam.

“Nigeria is facing challenges that is unprecedented in our recent history perpetrated by terrorists disguising as a religious group.

“We have enjoyed peace in Lagos and for that reason, we are sensitising our people on the need to maintain peace and to be security conscious.

“We have also directed all our Imams to consistently intensify the message of peace among the community. We have also directed that people should not be allowed to sleep in mosques and other places designated for worship” the statement said.

The group said it had instructed members against sleeping or camping under the bridge or park vehicles indiscriminately along major highways.

It, however, urged its members in Lagos to participate in the proposed government’s registration of residents.

“We believe that these measures will further strengthen the bond of friendship among other ethnic groups in Lagos,” it further said.