Police warn shiites against unlawful procession in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has
warned members of the proscribed Islamic
Movement of Nigeria against any form of
procession in the state.A statement by the
command’s spokesman, ASP Aliyu Usman,
issued in Kaduna on Thursday also declared a
group called Civilian JTF, an unlawful
organisation. .
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It warned that any activity including the
disruption of peaceful and free movement of
people by the two organisations would not be
tolerated. He said, “The command, therefore,
wishes to reiterate that person (s) found
organising or conducting unlawful processions
in any part of the state shall be dealt with in
accordance with the law.”
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The statement advised the public to go about
their lawful businesses, as adequate security
measures have been put in place to guarantee
their safety.
It stressed that it would deal decisively with
any form of “lawlessness, inciting
disturbances, unlawful assembly and any other
action capable of breaching the peace of the
state”. It also cautioned residents to be
vigilant, security conscious and report any
suspicious activity during the ember period.
(NAN)