Kaduna Gov bans all religious procession owing Army/Shiite clash

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai has placed
a ban on all forms of religious procession in the
state following last Saturday December 12th
clash between the Nigerian Army and Shiite
members. Nasir made the announcement during a
state-broadcast today.
“We have witnessed sad events in Zaria.
There have been tragic consequences and
needless loss of lives, and we extend our
condolences to the families that have been
affected. In this sombre moment, the
government has directed that steps be taken
to address the humanitarian fallouts of the
security operations.
Everyone has a fundamental right to their
faiths and beliefs, but no one has any right
to practice their faith in ways that diminish,
distress or inconvenience others. Henceforth,
no person or group, under any guise will be
allowed to block any road, obstruct public
highways, occupy public facilities or
inconvenience citizens in Kaduna State.
Anybody that needs to march may do so,
but they cannot take over public facilities or
disrupt social services and commercial
activities in Kaduna State, and any march or
procession can be undertaken only with the
prior knowledge of, and protection of the
police to prevent the breakdown of law and
order,” he said.