The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has emailed all of New Zealand’s 94 mosques, warning them to remain vigilant to threats, as Australian Police charged a 16-year-old with terrorism after he allegedly stabbed a bishop during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd church in NSW on Monday night. The attack was declared a terrorist act because of the teen’s possible religious motivation.
A FIANZ spokesperson said the email was “just a suggestion to be vigilant and take appropriate security precautions considering the recent events in Australia. Also, we urged all of our centres to call 111 immediately if you or your community members have any concerns,” reported The New Zealand Herald.
