Borno government bans Shi’ite procession

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Borno government bans Shi’ite procession

The Borno State Government has ban all forms of processions by individuals, group and organisations in the state.

The ban was contained in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Usman Shuwa.

Citing security reasons, the state government directed security agencies to ensure the ban is complied with.


Warning that any attempt at resisting the ban will be met with full force of the law, Shuwa said, “As part of efforts to ensure the sustainability of the current appreciable degree of peace and security in the state, the Borno state government, as part of its statutory obligations, has put in place a number of stringent measures to improve the situation and forestall any likely breach of law and order within the framework of extant security guidelines.

“One of such measures is that all processions, under any guise or form and whether by individuals, groups or organisations are hereby banned.

“The ban, which for now will be in place for an indefinite period of time, would be reviewed from time to time based on adequate security assessment and advice.

“Adequate security measures have been instituted to ensure sufficient surveillance and adequate monitoring of all major streets and public structures by security forces.”


Recall that about 15 Shiite members and one policeman reportedly lost their lives during a recent clash between the movement and the police in Kano.