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92. :4 K ¥ 92 a 4 Q; UH B. llrotection of Elijah Muhammad Elaborate and showy security protection has always been provided for Elijah Muhammad by the F01 bodyguards. Much of this protection i the past undoubtedly was ceremonial and ritualistic evidence of his followe respect for him as the "Messenger of Allah. " Since early 1964, however, when Malcolm X and many other cult members left the N01, the protection afforded Elijah has been very serious and complete. During the Summer of 1964, a new procedure wa inaugura to protect Elijah. Formerly, his escorts numbered into the hundred Confusion and shoving resulted when they attempted to enter building and automobiles. The new plan is for the supreme captain of the F01 and a selected few highly trained and trusted F01 men tightly to surround E at all times. On either side of these bodyguards, a column of security escorts acts as the buffer guard. The F01 guards are constantly reminded th they are the soldiers of Islam, serving the greatest general, Elijah Muhamm and that every "Fruit" must be willing to sacrifice his life for "the Messe After the assassination of Malcolm in New York City on Februar 1965, and subsequent threats by Malcolm's followers again Elijah an N01 &#3 property in Chicago, Elijah advised the press that he did not fear for his life; nevertheless, he welcomed the protection afforded him by the Chicago -11- .... .. -, - :_ ' . 4 uI 3