The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Saturday said it would institute a legal action against the Kaduna State Government for declaring the group illegal.
Spokesperson of the movement, Ibraheem Musa told newmen in Kaduna that the ban announced by the government was illegal.
“Its an infringement on our basic right as citizens of the country. We are not going to be intimidated into taking any violence or unlawful activity but will take legal action against the Kaduna State Government for the infringement,” Musa said.
The government had on October 7 declared the IMN an unlawful society.
The government in a statement said that it took the decision to preserve peace and security in the state.
