Shiites, Security Operatives Clash Again In Abuja

Shiites, Security Operatives Clash Again In Abuja

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Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shiites again, clashed with security operatives in Abuja on Monday.

The incident led to a gridlock which lasted for hours along the Nyanya-Keffi expressway forcing many to make their way by foot.

It also comes about 24 hours after members of the sect held a similar march along the Nyaya/Mararaba axis of Nasarawa State, on their way to Abuja.

On Saturday, three members of the sect were killed after a clash with troops of the Nigerian Army.

According to a statement by the Commander of the Army headquarters Garrison, Major General James Myam, the clash occurred on Saturday afternoon at Zuba bridge in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

He explained that the sect members, who were supposedly in a procession, set up an illegal roadblock along the route, which the convoy of the troops attempted to clear.

While doing so, General Myam said some members of the group attacked the troops who were escorting missiles and ammunition from Abuja to the Army Central Ammunition Depot in Kaduna State.

In defence, the troops opened fire on the IMN members which resulted in the killing of three of them.