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The FCT Police Command has warned against the intended protest by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) in the Federal Capital Territory.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said intelligence has It that the proscribed organisation also known as Shi’ite, is planning a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic calendar day of Ashura.
According to Adeh, antecedents have shown that such activities, carried out by the IMN members, often result in significant disturbances, leading to anarchy and chaos within the capital territory.
It said, “The command, therefore, urges any individual or member of the proscribed organisation, to refrain from or shun any intended form of protest or procession in the Nation’s Capital, as the command will not hesitate to use every legal means necessary to halt or incapacitate anyone that dares violate the ban by the police.”
The statement added that the command is committed to maintaining law and order, and will take all necessary measures to prevent any activities that threaten the safety and well-being of the populace.
