Ban on procession applies only to IMN - Police - The Nation Newspaper

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that the ban on procession across the country only applies to members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria .

This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force Spokesman, Deputy Commissioner of Police Frank Mba to clarify Police stance on the ban. “Against this backdrop, Muslims marking the commemoration of “Ashura” throughout the country along with other Muslims across the world are free to carry out the annual “Ashura” procession.“They should however do so within the confines of the law and guard against infiltration by unscrupulous elements who may want to take advantage of the event to cause disruption of public peace, order and security.

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