Media Release:
*Re: Jamaats condemns killing of Slain Superintendent of Prison- Wayne Jackson.*
In light of the killing of Superintendent of Prisons for the Maximum Security Prison (MSP) in Arouca; Wayne Jackson the jamaats of Masjid Alaa Al-Jabal of Calvary Hill, Arima, Masjid Al-Muwahideen of Plantation, Valencia , Masjid Al Falah of Arima and Masjid Al Islamia Jamma of Carapo, Arima along with Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) are extending condolences to the family, friends and peers of Mr. Jackson and, are wholly condemning this heinous act committed on the life of the innocent prison Superintendent.
Mr. Jackson was brutally murdered while entering his Malabar residence on Tuesday 02nd October, 2018. As a result the 4 Jamaats and Waajihatul Islaamiyyah are working together to ensure that the perpetrator/s of this heinous act is found, and is committing to working with the investigators into this case in determining leads for the case and ultimately, bringing justice to the family of Mr. Jackson.
Further, the Jamaats of Alaa al Jabal, Muwahideen, Al Falah and Al Islamia believes this crime was the act of the misguided and someone who is oblivious that this action will only seek to sully the reputation of the 4 Jamaats and its respective communities. It should be noted that, the Imam of Al Islamia Jamma Masjid in Carapo, Hassan Ali on a personal level knew Superintendent Jackson, and described him as “helpful to Muslim inmates” and is deeply shocked by this tragic ordeal.
Additionally, we are of the collective opinion that this is also an attempt by the mischievous few to undermine the good work of Acting Commissioner Gerard Wilson who is on vacation, and his latest reformative and enhancement measures which has been recently implemented at the nations prisons; one being the popular and well subscribed; Futsal.
Again, we collectively denounce this heinous violent crime and welcomes any meeting with those in authority to bring some redress to the situation. It should also be noted, that the attempts to sully the good work of the Acting Prisons Commissioner Gerard Wilson and his good relationship with the Muslim community seems to be further undermined by those in the media with their staged “insiders and sources” who continue to publish reports which are false in nature or highly exaggerated.
This we believe, is all a ploy to provoke the situation and perhaps the Muslim community, however, we see these stunts as political tricks. And we allude to an article published in the Sunday Guardian of October 7th by Renuka Singh which gives fake news into a search at MSP and the details into that search, based on our investigations we realize this is fake news, full of half truths perhaps initiated by the same persons intent on undermining the acting Commissioner Wilson and those with an agenda and misguidance.
In closing the Jamaats of Alaa al Jabal, Muwahideen, Al Falah and Al Islamia are condemning this crime and all violent attacks on prison officers. Together, with the Waajihatul Islaamiyyah we are extending a meeting with those in authority to clarify and assist in this particular case as well as to show our support to the good work being done by Acting Commissioner of Prisons, Gerard Wilson.
"O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, with what you do, Acquainted." (Qur'an Chapter 4, Verse 135)
For Immediate Release:
Date: Monday 08th October, 2018
Masjid Alaa Al-Jabal of Calvary Hill, Arima
Masjid Al-Muwahideen of Plantation, Valencia
Masjid Al Falah of Arima
Masjid Al Islamia Jamma of Carapo, Arima
Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253
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