Media Release: Sri Lanka Easter bombings.

Media Release:

Re: Sri Lanka Easter bombings.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) joins the rest of the international community in condemning in the strongest possible terms, the unprecedented terrorist attack which saw carnage within two vital institutions of Sri Lanka's symbol of hope; namely the institution of faith and the state's institution of tourism.

These events prematurely bring an end to the 10th year anniversary toast of peace within Sri Lanka's borders. The 18th of May which marks the 10th year anniversary of Sri Lanka's decades of civil war, will not be as joyful as was hoped.

It has been reported, 24 suspects was arrested after the series of church and hotel bombings on Easter Sunday which killed 290 people and wounded 500. A so called local "Islamist group" known as National Towheed Jamath is believed to be behind the attack. Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to deliver swift justice, bringing those responsible to account.

Real ugly truth has raised its head in Sri Lanka. Truth that highlights Prime Minister Ranil's incompetence in safeguarding his people and the possibility of someone or something trying desperately to oust him from power. As for those who are associating this attack with Muslims and Islam - This is not Islam - Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)  is distancing itself from any reference that "National Towheed Jamath" is an "Islamist group" or associated with Muslims or Islam. That's a different way of life to what we know and practice. That there is not a religion, it's a product of a failed response, a failed social structure, a failed education system, and a failed state. It's an end product that cuts through the fabric of integration, inclusion and religious tolerance.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on everyone to condemn this vile and heinous act of terror and to demand swift justice. Let us send a clear message to these  dastardly bastards that their kind are not welcomed in this world.

For Immediate Release:
Date: April 22th, 2019

Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18683656253 or +18687870765

Media Release: The Reinstatement of ASP Roger Alexander.

Media Release:

Re: The Reinstatement of ASP Roger Alexander.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)  is certainly not amused nor does it find solace in the reinstatement of ASP Roger Alexander. This is one error Gary Griffith should not be making so early in holding this office of Commissioner of  Police. And as if reinstatement was not enough, Gary Griffith is adding insult to injury by appearing alongside with ASP Roger Alexander on his return debut on TV6’s Beyond the Tape. This ill-gotten fame would definitely go to Alexander's head. Can you imagine a "rogue police officer" boasting of having a debut with the Commissioner of Police, as one of his credentials?

It is quite apparent this matter before the courts are not over. The ugly truth is, this endorsement by Commissioner Gary Griffith would go horribly wrong.

Alexander was on suspension after he was charged with assault but was freed earlier this month. Alexander and his co-accused constable Sheldon Mires were charged with assaulting Christopher Charles in Santa Cruz in July 2016. After two years and 44 days, they were freed. Alexander said then that he was eager to work with Griffith.

According to one of our prominent attorneys; Fareed Ali, in a release said, "...the officers were acquitted and can now resume active duty within the TTPS. The truth is as it stands they are both free from convictions but as we say in Trinidad on a ‘technicality’. What happened was not one shred of evidence was allowed to be read against either officer..."

"...In reality, what the extract of the court will in fact say is that the case was not dismissed on its merits by way of evidence. In fact, it was dismissed when the Magistrate threw it out inter alia because of the tardiness and inefficiency of the state in piloting yet another matter through the judicial system. This result as a result of the state is another blot on the criminal justice system in the democracy of Trinidad and Tobago. It will serve to undermine public confidence in the already ailing criminal justice system..."

"...Whilst the newspaper editorials tell a story invariably of the innocence of both officers the truth is they were not proven to be innocent at trial because the trial was not allowed to take place because of the actions of Magistrate Nizam Khan. The state by appealing against the decision of the Magistrate seeks to have leave of the Court of Appeal to relay the charges against Alexander  and  Mieres..."

This is exactly why Commissioner Gary Griffith should keep his distance from Roger Alexander and not reinstate him. This action of the Commissioner may appear to have been made in haste with the possibility of being influenced or persuaded. This definitely would erode public confidence causing serious, possibly delivering an irreparable blow to the Office of the Commissioner.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on the Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith to seriously reconsider his decision to re-enstate ASP Roger Alexander and further advises that he keeps his distance from Alexander until the appeal is heard and Roger Alexander is exonerated by the courts.

For Immediate Release:
Date: April 2nd, 2019

Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18683656253 or +18687870765