Members of the Islamic Movement
in Nigeria (IMN) are currently on the streets of Abuja.
The IMN members, who are
demanding the release of Ibrahim Zakzaky, their leader, clashed with the police
on Monday.
At least 15 people were killed in
the violence while properties, including two vehicles of the National Emergency
Management Agency (NEMA), were set ablaze.
Precious Owolabi, a reporter at
Channels Television, and Usman Umar, a deputy commissioner of police, were
among those who lost their lives in the incident.
Although no casualty had been
recorded as of the time of filing this report, the IMN protesters who were
dispersed by the police had started regrouping around Wuse zone 2.
According to witnesses, the air
was thick with teargas as soldiers and police officers made arrests after the
Shi’ite group.
Gunshots could also be heard in
the capital.
More to follow…
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