Kaduna State Government has issued an Order declaring the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) an unlawful society. A statement by Governor Nasir El-Rufai's media aide, Samuel Aruwan, the decision was taken as part of the government's duty to preserve peace and security in the state, and to ensure that all persons and organisations are guided by lawful conduct and with due allegiance to the Nigerian state and its Constitution.

The Kaduna state executive council approved the making of this order following deliberations at its meeting of Thursday, 06 October 2016. The Order, which has been signed by the Governor, draws on powers vested by the Constitution and the laws of Kaduna State. Section 45 (1) of the Constitution categorically vests in the Governor the powers to take such measures and actions as are necessary for the promotion and protection of: i. public safety, public order, public morality or public health; or ii. the rights and freedom of all persons in Kaduna State. Section 97A of the Penal Code (Cap 110, Laws of Kaduna State, 1991) empowers the Governorto declare as an unlawful society any organisation whose activities are dangerous to the security and good governance of the state.

The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Zaria Clashes of 12-14 December 2015 found that the IMN is not a registered organisation, that it has a paramilitary wing and that its members do not recognise or respect the laws of the country and the duly constituted authorities that have the responsibility to secure and administer the country. The Declaration Order noted that since the regrettable events in Zaria which resulted in the loss of 347 lives, the IMN “has overtly continued with unlawful processions, obstruction of public highways, unauthorized occupation of public facilities including schools without regard to the rights of other citizens and the public peace and order of the State”. The Order noted that “these acts, if allowed to go unchecked will constitute danger to the peace, tranquility, harmonious coexistence and good governance of Kaduna State

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Hmmmm

Some wailers go soon join crew now but fact remains dat El- Rufai did a good thin at d best time

From what skimmed through and comments interpretin actions this is dangerous precedent. If they want to do this they can't bann religion or group but charge them under crimal conspiracy charges like the RICO Act. I

Not legal will be overturned by Supreme court. Lest they want future conflicts they should remain secular. Idiotic State Assembly going to breed futher extremism. They're going to come back and retaliate. I'm not saying let them break law but don't obstruct right to practice religion freely.

When boko haram was going wild did Any politican ban islam. When religious riot go on every year in Nigeria do the ban any religion. Please explain somebody. We are secular nation on paper. Let's behave as such and respect the basic human right to worship as we please.

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"Section 97A of the Penal Code (Cap 110, Laws of Kaduna State, 1991) empowers the Governorto declare as an unlawful society any organisation whose activities are dangerous to the security and good governance of the state."

So state Assembly has power to ban religion that makes it hard to govern as they please. (Sarcastic voice) This won't possibly have any room for abuse right? (End sarcasm)


"The Declaration Order noted that since the regrettable events in Zaria which resulted in the loss of 347 lives, the IMN “has overtly continued with unlawful processions, obstruction of public highways, unauthorized occupation of public facilities including schools without regard to the rights of other citizens and the public peace and order of the State”."

Why not change with crimal conspiracy charges, gang charges, murder, disturbing peace, obstruction of traffic, trespassing etc. Instead of banning religion. Are there no competent police officers or public prosecutors.