The proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has been prohibited from holding any unlawful gatherings, including its planned Ashura march, according to the Police Command in Kaduna State.
In a statement released on Sunday in Kaduna, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, declared the prohibition.
“Every form of illegal protest in the state has been banned,” declared Hassan.
this follows information obtained that the banned Islamic Movement of Nigeria, generally referred to as the Shi’ite community,
is organizing a march to commemorate the Islamic Ashura Day event in 2024.
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Unimaginable violence that resulted in property destruction, personal injury, and even loss of life has unquestionably occurred during the aforementioned ritual practice in recent times. endures.
The police leadership is cautioning the members of the aforementioned sect,
who have since been outlawed by law, to abandon the concept of a procession in light of this, he stated.
If anyone or any group—especially the banned members of the IMN—dares to break the prohibition, Hassan said the command will not hold back and will vigorously enforce the law.
He said all law-abiding people should pursue their legal endeavors fearlessly, as stated by Mr. Ali Dabigi, Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command.
According to him, the self-centered behavior of a small group of “renegades” will never be able to jeopardize the state’s hard-won relative calm. (Nan)
