The Islamic Movement in Nigeria
(IMN) says it will embark on its procession in the federal capital territory
(FCT) and in other parts of the country on Tuesday despite a warning by the
police.
On Monday, Mohammed Adamu,
inspector-general of police, warned that ‘’all gathering or procession by the
group remains ultimately illegal and will be treated as a gathering in the
advancement of terrorism’’.
He said the IMN has been
proscribed and declared a terrorist group, and that its activities are
outlawed.
But in a statement, Ibrahim Musa,
president of the media forum of the group, alleged that the federal government
was plotting to kill innocent people during the procession.
He said the group will embark on
its planned action despite the threat.
‘’The government is planning to
kill innocent security personnel, journalists and some members of the public
and put the blame on members of the
Islamic Movement just as they did in Abuja in July,” he said.
“We therefore call on security
personnel, journalists and members of the public to be particularly extra
vigilant. The public, media and the international community should hold the
government responsible for the false flag operation should violence break out
during our usual Ashurah commemoration on Tuesday.”
The movement said Ashurah
procession is a religious obligation that is within the rights of its members.
The group has had open
confrontations with the police which resulted in the loss of lives and property
in Abuja.
It has been demanding the release
of its leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, who is held by the Department of State
Services (DSS).
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