We just got an infoemation that the Borno State government has concluded decisions to ban and restrict members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria who are also known as Shi’ites and other religious bodies from holding any procession in the state.A statement was released the SSG of Borno State Shuwa and here it reads below

“As part of efforts to ensure the sustainability of the current appreciable degree of peace and security in the state, the Borno State Government, as part of its statutory obligations, has put in place a number of stringent measures to improve the situation and forestall any likely breach of law and order within the framework of extant security guidelines. 

One of such measures is that as from Saturday 19th November, 2016, all processions, under any guise or form and whether individuals, groups or organizations are herebanned. Adequate security measures have been instituted to ensure sufficient surveillance and adequate monitoring of all major streets and public structures security forces. Members of the public are advised to cooperate with the security agents and support the measure as the state government is relentlessly committed to the pursuit of full restoration of sustainable peace and security in the state.”