The Kaduna State Police Command has banned all forms of unlawful gathering by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN. The band also included its planned Ashura procession in the State.
This was contained in statement by the Command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Sunday in Kaduna.
Hassan said, “The Command has banned every manner of illegal protest in the State.
He said, “This is coming on the heels of intelligence received indicating that the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shi’ite, is planning a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic Ashura Day ceremony.
“It is an undeniable fact that the said ritual practice has in the recent past been characterized by unimaginable violence. Leading to the destruction of properties, injuries to persons, and even loss of lives.
“It is against this backdrop that the Police Command is warning the said sect members. Who were since proscribed by law, to drop such a procession idea.
Hassan stated that the Command would not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law to bear on any person or group. Especially, the outlawed IMN members, that dared to violate the ban.
He said the Commissioner of Police Kaduna State Command, Ali Dabigi, has called on all law-abiding persons to go about their lawful endeavours without fear.
The Commissioner warned on disrupting the hard-earned relative peace in the State. He said the peace can never be compromised by the selfish deviance of a few ‘renegades.’
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