Despite Warnings From The Police, Shiites Remain Adamant

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN has thrown caution to the wind vowing to continue its demand for the release of its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, despite the clampdown by security operatives during some of their processions.

The group’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Musa condemned the recent attacks by the police and other security agents that disrupted their ‘peaceful’ processions in Kaduna and Abuja.

‎Recall that it was reported that the police forcefully disrupted an IMN protest in Abuja on Monday, beating and man-handling some of the protesters. Mr. Musa said no member of the group was killed but scores were arrested by the police.

‎Also, the Kaduna State Police Command on Monday issued a warning to the IMN members against unlawful assembly, lawlessness, incitement and acts capable of breaching the peace in the state.

The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mukhtar Aliyu, who issued the warning in a press statement in Kaduna, said any breach of peace would be dealt with decisively.

But the IMN members said they would not relent in their quest for the release of their leader.