The Nigeria Police, Sokoto State Command on Friday dispersed members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi’ites who had gathered for procession in the state. He also dismissed claims that live bullets were used on the Shi’ite members. According to the PPRO, “preliminary investigation revealed that a group of people suspected to be members of the proscribed Shi’ite group, came out along Old Airport road with the intent of carrying out a procession. Meanwhile, the Sokoto State command wishes all and sundry a crime-free season. All efforts to speak with the Shi’ite representative of members proved abortive as his phone number was not reachable as at the time of filing this report.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 28, 2019 15:33 UTC