THIRD PRESS RELEASE: 200 plus arrested in Kano

Today’s violence confirmed earlier fears that the Nigerian authorities would seek to sabotage the annual commemoration of Ashura in the country

At least nine people are reported killed after security forces opened fire at mourners taking part in an annual religious procession in Funtua / Islamic Centre in Kaduna set abalze

IHRC calls on the Nigerian authorities to withdraw the soldiers and allow the worshippers to continue to exercise their constitutional right to freedom of assembly and worship

In the context of the relentless persecution of the IMN by Nigerian authorities, IHRC is genuinely concern for those detained

Arrests of worshippers and leaders underway

IHRC condemns yesterday’s announcement by the Kaduna state government in Nigeria to proscribe the country’s Islamic Movement (IMN).