The plateau state government has placed a ban on the activities of
shiite muslims (also known as Islamic movement of Nigeria) in the state.
The ban on shiites is coming after a clash between youths and some
members of the sect in Angwan Rogo, Jos North.
The youths
attacked the sect members while they were celebrating ‘Ashura’, a
festival that commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. The
husanniya (Worship building) of the sect was burnt down and destroyed
by the youths.
Plateau State governor, Rt. Hon. Barr. Simon Lalong, in a statement
issued by his media assistant, Mr. Rufus Bature, said that the
activities of the sect in the state could no longer be accepted, adding
that the ban was necessary to maintain public peace.