By BANNERNEWS Reporter
The Academic Forum of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) in Plateau State has dissociated itself from a viral voice note circulating on social media calling for public protests over the ongoing armed conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
The voice message, which has been widely shared online, alleged that members of the movement planned to stage a violent protest in Jos over the weekend.
Concerned about the development, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, convened a meeting with leaders of the Islamic Movement at the State Police Command headquarters in Jos to address the issue.
During the meeting, the State Coordinator of the IMN, Khalid Adam, clarified that the organisation had no knowledge of the voice note and was not involved in any plan to organise a protest.
Adam explained that members of the movement also encountered the message on social media like other members of the public.
He emphasised that the group operates as a responsible organisation guided by lawful regulations and would not engage in any activity capable of threatening public peace.
“The voice note did not emanate from us. We are not aware of such a message. We also saw it circulating on social media like everyone else,” he said.
Adam further assured the police that no procession or protest would follow their religious activities, noting that members typically disperse peacefully after Friday prayers.
“Normally, after every Friday prayer, we inform members about current happenings around the world, and they then continue with their normal activities peacefully in their homes or business places,” he added.
Addressing the meeting, CP Ewah assured residents that the state remained safe and urged citizens to go about their lawful activities without fear.
To allay public concerns and forestall any possible security breach, the Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has deployed joint patrol teams to strategic locations across the Jos metropolis.
The commissioner said additional security measures, including a show of force, have also been activated to boost public confidence and deter potential troublemakers.
He added that intelligence gathering, routine patrols and surveillance operations had been intensified across the state to ensure sustained peace and order.
Ewah appealed to residents to remain calm, stay vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by promptly reporting any suspicious activities in their communities.
