Police Vehicle Burnt By Suspected Shi’ites Members As Protest Enters Day Three

Suspected members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) have burnt a police vehicle in Abuja today.

The IMN members, popularly known as Shi’ites, have for the past three days been protesting the continued detention of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, their leader.

Many have lost their lives and others have been left injured as the tension has increased and security has been heightened around the presidential vill in Abuja today.

Witnesses told newsmen that trouble began today when the protesters proceeded towards Amingo area in Wuse 2, amid heavy security presence.

The security personnel reportedly intercepted them, forcing the Shiites to pelt them with stones. The security operatives responded by firing several gunshots into the air in an attempt to disperse them.

The incident which lasted well over an hour caused chaos in the area, with passersby scampering for safety.
El-Zakzaky has been in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since December 2015, despite court orders for his release.
He was arrested at the time after his followers and some soldiers clashed in Zaria, Kaduna state.

Over 300 people were said to have been killed as a result of the clash.