The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the arrest of the members and the leaders of Islamic Movement in Nigeria nationwide.
Speaking at the monthly conference with senior police officers in Abuja on Tuesday, the Inspector General stated that all forms of procession or protest by IMN is now illegal.
This followed the proscription of the group by a Federal High Court in Abuja last Friday.
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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.
