Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has placed a ban on all forms of
religious procession in the state following last Saturday December 12th
clash between the Nigerian Army and Shiite members. Nasir made the
announcement during a state-broadcast today.
“We have witnessed sad events in Zaria. There have been tragic
consequences and needless loss of lives, and we extend our condolences
to the families that have been affected. In this sombre moment, the
government has directed that steps be taken to address the humanitarian
fallouts of the security operations.
Everyone has a fundamental right to their faiths and
beliefs, but no one has any right to practice their faith in ways that
diminish, distress or inconvenience others. Henceforth, no person or
group, under any guise will be allowed to block any road, obstruct
public highways, occupy public facilities or inconvenience citizens in
Kaduna State. Anybody that needs to march may do so, but they cannot
take over public facilities or disrupt social services and commercial
activities in Kaduna State, and any march or procession can be
undertaken only with the prior knowledge of, and protection of the
police to prevent the breakdown of law and order,” he said.
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