The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has ordered the arrest of members and leaders of Islamic Movement in Nigeria known as Shiites group after the proscription of the group by a Federal High Court in Abuja.
He stated that the Shi’ ites “ will be treated like terrorists and enemies of state,” and prosecuted under the Terrorism Act, including anyone associating with them in any way that could advance their activities in the country.
Speaking at the monthly conference with senior police officers in Abuja on Tuesday, the IG stated that “ all forms of procession or protest by IMN is now illegal and thus banned ”.
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