New Islamic Sect 'Yanlabaiku' Springs Up in Kebbi

A new Islamic sect known as ''Yanlabaiku'' has emerged at Gwadangwaji, the outskirts of Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State.

DAILY TRUST reports that the sect which for now is non violent lays claim to Islam and is conducting public preaching, meetings and processions. The group is said to have about 100 members. The sect members are also called ‘Yanlokoloko’ which is one of the names of one of its leaders, Ismaila Lokoloko, who is assisted by one Bala Amadu.

Members of the group, which is said to have a slogan that puts belief in their Sheikh above God, are also said to willingly surrender their wives to spend the night with their important visitors especially scholars from the group. The group is rumoured to have contact with boko haram terrorists, an inside source who spoke anonymously said, ''You might have noticed that their criticism of the five daily prayers which is a compulsory act in Islam is synonymous with the teachings of the sect sacked from Niger State, while the Boko Haram is known to oppose Western education. The issue of sharing their wives with their scholars is a known practice by some sects in the early 70s''.

So far, the group has succeeded in taking over a Mosque in Kebbi by forcing the Iman to resign.

When contacted by the press, Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Samaila Dabai Yombe, said all necessary action has been taken by government to checkmate the sect, adding that security agents are already on top of the matter.