We did not ban Shi’ites, says Kaduna govt

The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said it did not ban the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi’ites in the State.

The government spokesman, Samuel Aruwan said this at a news briefing in Kaduna.

Aruwan said the government only declared the activities of the group illegal.

“Islamic Movement in Nigeria was never a registered organisation and it refuses to conduct itself with full adherence to the laws of Kaduna State.

“It occupies without permission, facilities that did not belong to it, and it has ignored the law and neglected the obligations of civility,” he added.

He also dismissed insinuations that the state government has been restricting citizens’ freedom to religion.

“The government has a duty to uphold fundamental rights and security of everyone.

“This involves ensuring that nobody exercise their rights in ways that restrict the right of others or subject them to danger, distress or violation of their humanity,” he said.

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