The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has expressed concern over the recent violent clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, known as Shi’ites, and the Nigeria Police Force in the Wuse district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria,
emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that those responsible for the crime are apprehended, prosecuted and punished to deter future occurrences. In a statement issued on behalf of the organization, warned the Nigeria Police Force against actions that could lead to the emergence of another extremist group similar to Boko Haram.
urged the government to learn from this tragic history and avoid repeating the same mistakes with the IMN. The rights association called on the Nigerian Government to adopt a more diplomatic approach in handling the Shi’ite group, urging for dialogue rather than violent confrontation.
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