Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi‘ite said the number of their members killed has risen to seven while over 40 sustained varying degrees of injuries during the clash that ensued at a procession in celebration of the International Quds Day.
The sect said five of their members were killed in Kaduna while two were killed in Zaria on Friday 5th April, 2024 during the procession.
But the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hasan denied the allegations of killing any of the IMN members but instead said three of their officers sustained injuries following an attack from the Shiite members, adding that the injured officers have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
He said no live ammunition was used to disperse the processing Shiite members, adding that only tear gas was fired at the sect to disperse them.
Addressing a press conference in Kaduna yesterday, the IMN group reiterated that the International Quds Day is an…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
