Sheik el-Zakzaky IMN Shiite
leader
Sheik el-Zakzaky IMN Shiite
leader
Police Nab Shiite Members over Attempted Invasion of National
Assembly
The FCT Police Command has foiled a violent move by members of
the El-Zakzakky Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) to forcefully
invade the National Assembly on Tuesday, 10th July, 2019.
The group which started its activity, camouflaged in a peaceful
procession became violent and were trying to force their way into
the National Assembly. Police operatives on the ground, however,
acted proactively, professionally and used minimum force to
disperse the unruly protesters.
Members of the sect during the violent protest shot two (2)
police personnel on the leg, while clubs and stones were used to
inflict injuries on six other policemen. The injured policemen have
been taken to the hospital for prompt medical attention.
Meanwhile, forty (40) members of the sect have been arrested in
connection with the violent protest. Investigation is in
progress.
In view of the foregoing, the Command wishes to state
unequivocally that while it recognizes and respects the right of
citizens to peaceful procession, an attempt by any individual or
group of persons to cause the breakdown of law and order will not
be tolerated. Those arrested in the process will be dealt with in
accordance with the appropriate law of the land.
Members of the public are enjoined to go on with their lawful
activities as normalcy has been restored, and adequate security
measures have been emplaced by the Command to forestall any
security breach.
DSP Anjuguri Manzah
Police Public Relations Officer,
For: Commissioner of Police,
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.