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| Nigerian police disrupt Muharram ceremonies, arrest mourners in Sokoto |
| 2017-10-01 |
| [Iran Press TV] Nigerian police have disrupted Muharram ceremonies in the northern city of Sokoto, arresting at least six of the participants. All of those tossed in the slammer Drop the rosco, Muggsy, or you're one with the ages! on Saturday were members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), whose leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky is in jail. The ceremonies were being held despite a ban by Sokoto state on the group’s activities. "The Islamic Movement is highly dismayed when news emanated that Sokoto state Commissioner of justice has announced the ban on Shia processions in the state," said an IMN front man. "For the avoidance of any doubt we will like to remind the state government and the general public that all our processions have been peaceful throughout the history of the Islamic Movement. In fact, the last three processions held by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria in Sokoto metropolis were devoid of anything unpleasant and even enjoyed police protection as ordered by the constitution. Hence we are surprised by the anticipated public disorder as proclaimed by the commissioner," he added. Meanwhile, ...back at the saw mill, Scarface Al had tied Little Nell to the log and was about to turn on the buzz saw... IMN members have held a fresh protest in the capital Abuja, demanding the release of their jugged Keep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please! leader Sheikh Zakzaky. |
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