Shi’ite members petition IGP, film board over movie

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known as ‘ Shi’ ite ’ , has petitioned the Inspector - General of Police, Mohammed Adamu , and the National Film and Video Censors Board over a movie titled ‘ Fatal Arrogance ’ .

In a statement on Thursday , the President , Media Forum of IMN , Ibrahim Musa, accused the Nigerian Army of sponsoring the movie , saying , “ In a normal circumstance , this kind of clips can be dismissed but not at a time like this .

“ The Islamic Movement in Nigeria wishes to call upon the respected professionals of Nollywood to address this issue immediately .

“ If film producers are not careful, some disgruntled elements in governance will make them side with the oppressors against the oppressed as the film “ Fatal Arrogance ” is meant to achieve.

“ Genocide is involved here ; any move to justify the brutal and inhuman Zaria genocide of December 2015 is an affront on the Rome Status of the International Criminal Court.

“ Evidently , for every Nigerian , these clips are meant to disparage the peaceful movement and portray it to the world as a violent armed movement .

“ Also , the movie on the pipeline has the same title as Kuanum Terrence ’ s book that died on its arrival , where he blamed the victims of terror for being their own nemesis. He had launched what he called a book titled ‘ Fatal Arrogance : How El -Zakzaky Hypnotised IMN Members into Killing Themselves while Protecting Him ’ . As ridiculous as the name may sound , the content is not far from that too . ”

It added , “ We want the world , Nigerians in particular, to bear witness that this film , ‘ Fatal Arrogance ’ , can be used in creating conflicts among our diverse communities .

“ It is a propaganda machine that can deceive millions , and it ’ s also an easy way to use for character assassination.

“ It can be used to distort the truth , free criminals and blame the victims as well as making the bad guys the good guys .

“ We , therefore , call on well - meaning Nigerians to put pressure on the producers of that abominable film to stop it . ”