Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as
\nShi’ite, Monday clashed with officers of the Nigerian Police during a
\nprotest in Abuja.<\/p>\n
The Shiites protest began at the Nitel junction and marched towards the
\nsecretariat.<\/p>\n
The protest, however, turned violent as government vehicles owned by the
\nemergency management agency were burnt by the aggrieved protesters.<\/p>\n
The protest was staged two weeks after the Shiites protested to the
\nNational Assembly Complex, Abuja.<\/p>\n
Two protesters were killed and two police officers injured during the
\nprevious protest.<\/p>\n
The Shiites protesters are calling on the Nigerian government to release
\ntheir leader El-Zakzaki, who has been in detention since 2015.<\/p>\n
But Presidency of Nigeria Friday, July 19 said the case involving the
\nleader of the Shiites, Ibrahim El Zakzaky, is no longer in the hands of
\nthe Federal Government.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs far as this country\u2019s Ministry of Justice is concerned, the case
\ninvolving El-Zakzaky is no longer in its domain,\u201d President Muhammadu
\nBuhari spokesman, Garba Shehu said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Federal Government no more has hands in the matter and to that
\nextent, the government at the centre can be said to be clear of any
\nalleged violations of court orders as being trumpeted every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the police said they are currently bringing the situation
\nunder control, according to a statement signed by Force Spokesman, Frank
\nMba.<\/p>\n
Mba said, “There is a violent protest currently ongoing by members of
\nthe El-Zakzakky Group in some parts of the FCT \u2013 particularly the
\nCentral Business District and the Three Arms Zone. The Police are taking
\nadequate measures to bring the situation under control.<\/p>\n
“Citizens are advised to remain calm and avoid the affected areas in the
\ninterim. The Police will keep the public abreast with further
\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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