JOS — In the wake of Nigeria’s worsening security situation, the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) planned protest will not be allowed to hold in Jos according to the special task force in the state.
The federal troops tagged Operation Safe Haven warned members of the Ibraheem EL-Zakzaky led movement to suspend its nationwide protest which was scheduled for Friday.
The warning was issued in a statement issued by Ishaku Takwa, the information officer of the task force.
According to the statement, the movement organized the protest to agitate for the health problems of the Shiite leader who has been in detention since 2015.
“The protest which is planned to hold nationwide including Plateau State is scheduled for Friday 20 August 2021. The protest, according to the report is due to the health challenges of its leader Sheik Ibrahim El Zakzaki.
“While acknowledging the rights of individuals and groups to hold peaceful protests or processions. It is however instructive to note that the fragile security situation on the Plateau is currently not conducive for such activities. Besides, the intelligence reports available further reveals plans by hoodlums and miscreants to hijack the protest and cause mayhem in Jos Metropolis and its environs.
“In view of the above, Operation SAFE HAVEN hereby calling on members of IMN to shelve their planned protest in the state. Already, the Commander has ordered troops to ensure that the planned protest by members of IMN or any other group does not take place on the Plateau until full security is guaranteed.
“Operation SAFE HAVEN is therefore committed to the total restoration of peace on the Plateau and is working closely with the State Government, critical stakeholders such as traditional, religious leaders and law-abiding citizens to achieve this mandate,” the statement read.
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