The lingering clash between the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) otherwise known as Shi’ites and the Nigerian Police Force has left one of the IMN members killed, many injured. In a statement signed by Abdullahi Musa and made available to Tribune Online, Police clashed with the Shi’ites protesters who were demanding the release of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat from detention. Recall that it was reported that Zeenat El-Zakzaky tested positive for COVID-19 while in detention in Kaduna. “Even, seemingly, protest, one of the means for the citizenry to voice their grievances, is being shot at their faces. The Shi’ites said the police “Shot many tear-gas canisters indiscriminately, dousing their victims with the gas, before bullets started flying all around and one protester confirmed the death.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 26, 2021 16:30 UTC