Shiites Dare Police On Procession, ‘Morrow

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has fixed tomorrow for its annual Ashura procession in spite its proscription by the court.
Reports say the group also known as Shiites, would embark on the procession to mark the Day of Ashura, which is the tenth day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar.
It is observed annually by Shiite Muslims worldwide to commemorate the death of Husayn ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala in Iraq.
Known as the third Shia Imam, Husayn was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and son of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Shia Imam.
Husayn was said to have died during the Battle of Karbala, which was fought on October 10, 680 between his army and the army of the second Umayyad caliph Yazid I.
However, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned Shiites against going ahead with the procession.
It would be recalled that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, had directed policemen to arrest all identified Shiite leaders across the country.
The IGP also directed a team of special police to dismantle the IMN structures in the country, vowing the police would not allow the Shiite group to violate its proscription by the court.
But IMN members have dared the police and insisted that they would observe the Ashura procession, tomorrow.