The Inspector- General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris has ordered Police Commissioners, especially those facing likely threats by the Shiites, to deal with them decisively in accordance with the law.
A statement by the Police Force spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood in Abuja, on Tuesday, placed all Commissioners of Police on red alert over the activities of members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN).
He said: “They are to deal decisively in accordance with the law with the sect and prevent the group from causing breakdown of law and order in those States.
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“The full weight of the law will be applied on perpetrators of violence and lawlessness that can lead to breach of the peace, and law and order anywhere in the country.”
According to the statement, the I-G has also directed a thorough investigation and prosecution of the 400 members of the sect arrested by the police in Abuja on Tuesday over alleged violent protest.
He pleaded with residents of FCT and other contiguous States to be vigilant but go about their lawful engagements without fear.
There have violent clashes between the Army and members of the Islamic sect in the past few days in Abuja, leading to loss of lives and property.
The clashes began at the weekend when members of the sect converged on Abuja supposedly for the annual Arbaeen trek.
