Stay away from our state - Kaduna government tell Shiites

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November 07, 2017 at 09:51AM
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David Oladele

The Kaduna state government has warned the outlawed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known as Shi’ites, against any form of procession in the state

- The government said security agencies have been alerted to arrest and prosecute anyone found demonstrating in the name of the outlawed group

- It also said the security agencies have been directed to mount surveillance in all parts of the state, especially in border communities

The Kaduna state government on Monday, November 6, warned members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) against embarking on any illegal procession around the state or engaging in any act that violates the law or threatens the peace of the state.

News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the government said it would arrest and prosecute anyone that marches in the state in the name of outlawed IMN.

A statement, signed by the spokesperson to the governor, Samuel Aruwan, said government was concerned by reports of violent clashes between the outlawed movement and security agencies in a neighbouring state.

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Aruwan said that Kaduna state has put the security forces on alert against any threat to peace.

He said: ''The Kaduna state government has warned members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria to steer clear from the borders of the state.

“Security agencies have been alerted to arrest and prosecute anyone found demonstrating or carrying out a procession within the state in the name of an outlawed group.

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“The government will not shirk its duty to enforce the law and uphold order. Security agencies have been directed to mount surveillance in all parts of the state, especially in border communities.

“Residents of the state are advised to alert security agencies of any procession by members of IMN in any part of the state, especially from Kaduna communities close to the borders of neighbouring states.”

Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had reported that two unidentified members of IMN were said to have been allegedly killed by mobile policemen in Kano.

The police were said to have been drafted to stop the Arbaeen annual trek that started peacefully in Kano today.

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Source: Naija.ng

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Stay away from our state - Kaduna government tell Shiites
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