The Borno police command has warned members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as the Shi’ita sect to drop their planned “unlawful” procession in Maiduguri.
Damian Chukwu, commissioner of police in the state, gave the warning while addressing journalists in Maiduguri.
Chukwu advised the group to adopt a lawful means of championing its cause, rather than engaging in road procession.
“We just got information that the Shi’ite group is trying to embark on public procession in Maiduguri and the state government had already issued a statement banning that procession,” he said.
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“I want to say that we are in support of the ban because the law banning public procession without permission is still in force.”
The commissioner said most of the processions, which the group organised in states, ended in violence.
“We know the group will always want to carry on with the procession without even trying to seek permission,” Chukwu said.
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“We hereby advise them to please shelve the procession in the interest of peace.”
He added that the police would do everything possible to ensure the maintenance of peace.
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