The Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) says it is deeply concerned at the recent spate of violent deaths perpetrated on their fellow citizens in Guyana.

And most alarming, the CIOG emphasised, is the inability of the authorities vested with the authority and power to stop, apprehend and curtail those responsible for these atrocities. There is no doubt that those responsible for these heinous crimes are consumed by greed, and other forces unknown, and show scant regard for human life, the CIOG said in a press release yesterday.
The major Islamic organisation said further that the actions of the criminals are now causing citizens to believe that a new wave of anarchy and lawlessness is in the making. This in no small way is driving fear and frustration among the citizens of Guyana and the Diaspora.
The CIOG noted that it has lost two valued members to these senseless acts of violence and destruction – one at Meten-Meer-Zorg and another at No.70 Village, Berbice.
“Our concern is not directed solely at Muslims, but for all law-abiding citizens, irrespective of religious, ethnic or political background. While we have every confidence in our Police and other law enforcement agencies, we are taken aback by some statements that are made, comprising of hearsay, innuendoes and assertions that cast doubts on the true cause of the offence, but instead victimize the victims.
“We are confident, focusing on the cause and remedy and moreover apprehending those responsible will have positive results in bringing a cessation to these gruesome acts.”
Moreover, the CIOG is calling “on all law-abiding citizens, in and out of Guyana, to take a positive stance in demanding immediate action to remedy the situation that has now become a scourge on our Nation. We call on all religious leaders, the Police and Government to convene forthwith a panel to review current procedures, implementing new ideas and identifying causes and solutions that can be effective in bringing an end to these dastardly acts committed on our people.”