Tag: IMN protest

Islamic Movement In Nigeria Remains Proscribed – IGP

Emporium Reporters

Nigeria Police Force has reacted to information going round that some members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) intend to embark on a nationwide procession, ostensibly to cause disruption of public peace, order and security in the Country. The Force stated that in line with the Terrorism (Prevention) Proscription Order Notice 2019 of 26th July, 2019, the activities of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria have been proscribed. Nigeria police in a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba,maintained that all gathering or procession by the group remain ultimately…

IGP Orders Tight Security Across The Nation · …..Enjoin citizens to go about their lawful businesses

Emporium Reporters

The Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu has ordered immediate beef-up of security in all the States of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This was in the face of series of violent protest and unrest by members of the El-zazakky group in the FCT. Meanwhile, the IGP has assured citizens that proactive measures including aerial surveillance of major cities had been emplaced to ensure the safety and security of lives and property of all Nigerians. In addition, Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of…

The Hand of IMN, the Voice of Amnesty International By Richards Murphy

Emporium Reporters

The worst tragedy of the ongoing coordinated multi-cities violent protests by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) is not the avoidable loss of life. It is something more sinister. Make no mistake about it, the loss of any human life, even that of a murderous terrorist, is tragic because each needless death undermines our humanity. The worst tragedy of the IMN protests however is the widespread misreading of the violence being unleashed on Nigerians by the sectarian group, which has made people to be sympathetic of their cause without making…