The police spokesperson warned any individual or member of the organisation to refrain from any intended form of procession in Abuja.
By Jeffrey Agbo
FCT Police have imposed a ban on the proposed procession of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) to commemorate the 2024 Islamic calendar Day of Ashura in Abuja.
Spokesperson of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
The police said intelligence had it that members of the proscribed organisation, also known as Shi’ite, were planning a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic calendar Day of Ashura.
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According to the police, antecedents have shown that such activities, carried out by members of IMN often result in significant disturbances, leading to anarchy and chaos within the territory.
The police spokesperson therefore, warned any individual or member of the organisation to refrain from or shun any intended form of protest or procession in Abuja.
She said the police would not hesitate to use every legal means necessary to halt or incapacitate anyone that dares violate the ban by the police.
Adeh said the police are committed to maintaining law and order and would take all necessary measures to prevent any activities that threaten the safety and well-being of the populace.