10 Dead, Scores Arrested During Abuja Protest Clash

• Casualties have been recorded, following a recent protest in Abuja.

• An Islamic group, popularly identified as Shiites were said to have organized a protest in support and solidarity with the Palestinians.

• The protest turned south, after protesters were alleged to have thrown things at security operatives.

A handful of casualties have been recorded, following the recent clash between security operatives and an Islamic group in Abuja.

Daily Report Nigeria gathers that members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria has staged a protest, which is a always conducted in theast Friday of the holy month of Ramadan.

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The Shiites hit the streets armed with banners and placards at Banex Junction, Wuse 2, as they march in support and solidarity.

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In recent news, over 10 persons have been confirmed dead, while 295 people have been arrested.

According to reports from Zagazola Makama, a security outlet, 32 other people were said to have sustained injuries during the process.

The news outlet added that the Shiites were armed with firearms, cutlasses, catapults, sticks, stones, and homemade petrol bombs, and allegedly launched an attack on military personnel stationed at Banex area along Aminu Kano Crescent.

This act led to a retaliation from the military personnels, who shot to disperse the crowd, and arrested scores others.

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“In response, security operatives used minimal force to disperse the protesters,” a senior officer said. “We were able to arrest 19 suspects at the scene, while others fled in different directions.”

3 military personnels and other civilians who were injured have been taken to Gwagwalada Specialist Hospital for medical attention.

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