Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar Adamu has alleged that the Federal Government had to proscribe the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) otherwise called Shiites because the government uncovered facts that the sect has pledged allegiance to some foreign countries from where they are enjoying political, financial and training support with the aim of to destabilise Nigeria.
IGP Adamu disclosed this on Tuesday during the monthly security conference with DIG, AIGs and Command CPs, adding that the IMN was guilty of setting up of a Para-military guard known as ‘HURRAS’ through which IMN has been terrorising local residents. He said further that IMN members instituted unregistered security outfits and performed paramilitary ceremonies, hoisting of flags, combat exercises, parades and inspection by the IMN leader.
“Also, the activities of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria led by Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has over time evolved to constitute a grave threat to national security, law and order, socio-religious harmony, peace, good governance and the sovereign integrity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
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Innocent Odoh, Abuja
