UPDATE: Security Chiefs brief Buhari on Shiites protest

President Muhammadu Buhari has received briefing on Monday’s deadly protest embarked upon in Abuja by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shiites.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, disclosed this to State House correspondents after their meeting with the President, saying that Buhari has ordered the security bosses to ensure adequate security for all citizens.

He said: “We came this morning to brief Mr. President on the security situation in the country, especially the activities of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), just to give him an update of what is happening in the country vis a vis their activities.

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“Specifically, we briefed him of the incessant acts coming out of this group of people, protesting here and there.

“We briefed him on the fact that we have been able to curtail their excesses and to let him understand that everything is under control.”

On the President’s reaction, the IGP said: “The president asked us to make sure we provide security for every citizen of this country and not to leave any space that some group of people will create a breakdown of law and order. So, the charge by Mr. president is that we must provide security for every Nigerian.”