The military task force responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State, code-named Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), has banned a planned protest by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The OPSH said an intelligence report available to them indicates a planned protest by members of the aforementioned group.
The military task force equally said the protest which is planned to hold nationwide including Plateau State is scheduled for Friday 20th August, 2021.
It was also gathered that the protest, according to report, is due to the health challenges of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
The Military Information Officer of OPSH, Major Ishaku Takwa, said, while acknowledging the rights of individuals and groups to hold peaceful protests or processions, the special task force is cautious noting that the fragile security situation on the Plateau is currently not conducive for such activities.
He said, “Besides, the intelligence reports available further revealed plans by hoodlums and miscreants to hijack the protest and cause mayhem in Jos Metropolis and its environs.”
The OPSH further called on members of IMN to shelve their planned protest in the state.
According to him, “Already, the Commander has ordered troops to ensure that the planned protest by members of IMN or any other group does not take place on the Plateau until full security is guaranteed.
The military task force maintained that it is committed to the total restoration of peace on the Plateau and is working closely with the State Government, critical stakeholders such as traditional, religious leaders and law abiding citizens to achieve this mandate.
The OPSH said an intelligence report available to them indicates a planned protest by members of the aforementioned group.
The military task force equally said the protest which is planned to hold nationwide including Plateau State is scheduled for Friday 20th August, 2021.
It was also gathered that the protest, according to report, is due to the health challenges of its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
The Military Information Officer of OPSH, Major Ishaku Takwa, said, while acknowledging the rights of individuals and groups to hold peaceful protests or processions, the special task force is cautious noting that the fragile security situation on the Plateau is currently not conducive for such activities.
He said, “Besides, the intelligence reports available further revealed plans by hoodlums and miscreants to hijack the protest and cause mayhem in Jos Metropolis and its environs.”
The OPSH further called on members of IMN to shelve their planned protest in the state.
According to him, “Already, the Commander has ordered troops to ensure that the planned protest by members of IMN or any other group does not take place on the Plateau until full security is guaranteed.
The military task force maintained that it is committed to the total restoration of peace on the Plateau and is working closely with the State Government, critical stakeholders such as traditional, religious leaders and law abiding citizens to achieve this mandate.
(DailyPost)
