The
Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has promised to observe it's
religious rites despite the alleged crackdown on its members by security
forces.
Leader
of the movement in Bauchi State, Mallam A Yashi stated this at a press
conference in Bauchi Wednesday while speaking on the recent incidences
involving members of the movement during their Arba'een trekking in
Kano, Fambeguwa and other places.
He
said that their members have allegedly been attacked by security forces
on their way to Zaria from various destinations who are observing the
annual Arba'een symbolic trekking.
According
to him, the Arba'een trekking is a religious rite being observed by
members of the movement to commemorate the historical incidence which
occurred in Karbala in which members of prophet Muhammad's (SAW) family
were killed.
He
said that the movement have been observing the annual event for six
years without any incidence until two years ago when they had a clash
with the Nigerian security forces in which over 1,000 members were
killed.
Zakzaky and his wife had been in detention since then.
The
IMN leader in Bauchi stated that as long as there is law which
guarantees the freedom of religion in Nigeria, they will follow all
legal means to observe their religious rites and obligations.
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