The Kaduna State Police Command has warned residents of the state against embarking on any planned protest, News About Nigeria reports.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, gave this warning in a statement on Sunday.
He stated that the Command has also banned all forms of unlawful gathering, especially by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, including its planned Ashura procession.
He noted that the warning is based on the intelligence that was received by the Command, concerning a planned procession by Shi’ite to mark the 2024 Islamic Ashura Day ceremony.
He maintained that the procession, in the past, has been characterised by unimaginable violence leading to the destruction of properties, injuries to persons, and even loss of lives.
“The command has banned every manner of illegal protest in the state.
“This is coming on the heels of intelligence received indicating that the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, also known as Shi’ite, is planning a procession to mark the 2024 Islamic Ashura Day ceremony.
“It is an undeniable fact that the said ritual practice has in the recent past been characterised by unimaginable violence leading to the destruction of properties, injuries to persons, and even loss of lives.
“It is against this backdrop that the police command is warning the said sect members, who were since proscribed by law, to drop such a procession idea, “he stated.
He further noted that the Command will not hesitate to bring the full weight of the law to bear on any person or group, especially the outlawed IMN members, that dared to violate the ban.
