The Special Task Force, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH),peace maintaining group in Plateau and parts of Kaduna and Bauchi states, has warned the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shiites not to embark on any protest in plateau state

In a statement made available on Wednesday by the Military Information Officer  Major Ishaku Takwa,  stated that the Operation SAFE HAVEN  has revealed  a planned protest by the members of IMN  to hold nationwide including Plateau State is scheduled for Friday 20 August 2021. The protest, according to the report is due to the health challenges of its leader Sheik Ibrahim El Zakzaki.

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The operation warned the group to desist from embarking on any protest

“While acknowledging  the rights of individuals and groups to hold peaceful protests or processions. It is however instructive to note  that the fragile security situation on the Plateau is currently not conducive for such activities.

Besides, the intelligence reports available further reveals plans by hoodlums and miscreants to hijack the protest and cause mayhem  in Jos Metropolis and its environs.

“In view of the above, Operation SAFE HAVEN hereby calling on members of IMN to shelve their planned protest in the state. 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.

“Operation SAFE HAVEN  is therefore 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”