Trouble As Islamic Group Petitions IGP Over Pete Edochie And Destiny Etiko Movie Role In Fatal Arrogance—-The Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has petitioned the Inspector General over an upcoming movie “Fatal Arrogance” starring Pete Edochie and Destiny Etiko for allegedly depicting their movement as a terrorist organisation bent on eradicating the Nigerian State.
The Genius Media report that “Fatal Arrogance” which was produced and directed by Anosike Kingsley Orji portrays an incident between the Shiite Sect and the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai in Kaduna which led to the killing of over 1,000 members of the sect including children of its leader Sheik El-Zakzaky.
In a statement issued on Thursday, 10th September, the President of the Media forum for the Shiite group, Ibrahim Musa alleged that the movie which was capable of causing disunity in the country was being sponsored by the Nigerian Army.
His statements in part reads:
“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.
“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.”
This movie which may very well not see the light of day according to them is aimed at creating as well as promoting conflicts and discord in an already staggering and divided country.
