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Africa Subsaharan

Heavy Gunfire In Abuja As Nigerian Soldiers Shoot At Protesting Shiites

2025-03-30

[SaharaReporters] There is tension presently in the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over persistent gunshots as the Nigerian Army personnel attacked and shot at the members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN)

…Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky (and a number of other spellings), the former head of the Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, converted to Shi'ism after a visit to Iran and now is a fiery Iranian sock puppet. He founded the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), the Shiite version of the Muslim Brotherhood — only beholden to Iran. Nigeria declared IMN a terror group in 2019. ...

at the Banex Plaza.

Speaking with SaharaReporters, a source in the area said, "It's been a rain of sporadic shootings by the Nigerian Army around Austoma Petrol Station/ Banex Axis on Aminu Kano Cresent, Wuse 2, Abuja.

"Some parts of the road have been condoned to probably fish out the Islamic protesters that might be hiding around.

I had to abandon my car on the Ahmadu Bello/Aminu Kano Cresent Traffic light because of the shootings."

The clash occurred just hours after the United States Embassy in Nigeria issued a security alert, warning its citizens about planned IMN protests in Abuja and other major cities on Friday.

In the advisory, the US Embassy had cautioned that demonstrations could lead to disruptions such as roadblocks, traffic congestion, and possible confrontations.

"The Islamic Movement of Nigeria has called for demonstrations in Abuja and other major cities on Friday, March 28, 2025. Heavy traffic and other disruptions are possible. Based on past occurrences, protests may involve roadblocks, checkpoints, traffic congestion, and physical confrontations," the embassy had stated.

The security warning listed potential protest locations, including Banex Plaza, Berger Junction, Unity Fountain, the National Human Rights Commission Head Office, Eagle Square, Area 10 Shopping Plaza, the National Mosque, al-Noor Mosque, and Fouad Lababidi Mosque.

Hodhod Yemen News reports about their fellow Shiite clients of Iran:

Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters have been killed and wounded as security forces opened fire on an International Quds Day demonstration in Nigeria’s capital city.

According to reports, at least 19 demonstrators were killed and dozens more wounded in Abuja on Friday.

Video footage of the scenes shows armed forces securing the perimeter as protestors flee for cover while bullet shots are heard. The footage also shows soldiers dragging the lifeless body of a civilian on the street and dumping it into a pickup while beating two other protesters and forcing them to get into another truck.

The Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) had expressed concern over attacks against protesters after it was revealed that Nigerian authorities were making preparations in this regard as a pretext for an attack.

The Office of the National Security Adviser had stressed the necessity to stop the al-Quds day demonstration to “prevent a breach of the peace” by the pro-Palestinian protesters, according to a leaked internal letter seen by the IHRC.

In the leaked communique, Nigerian authorities had warned that though the pro-Palestinian demonstrations were peaceful, the protesters had the potential to seek justice by attacking US and Israeli interests in the country. Therefore, their demos must be stopped.

This method has been used by Nigeria’s pro-Israel officials in recent years to prompt the forces to stage a violent crackdown on the demonstrators.

At least one person was killed, and many more were injured after police opened fire on the Quds Day demo in Abuja in 2023.

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Africa Subsaharan

Boko Haram Terrorists Storm Yobe School, Bring Out Students And Shoot Them Dead

2024-08-31

[SAHARAREPORTERS] In an act of terrorism, suspected Boko Haram

... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality...
holy warriors launched an attack on Faudiya School, situated in the Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State.

This educational institution, affiliated with the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN),

...declared by the Nigerian government a terror group in 2019. Their big turban is Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, previously the leader of the Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria before he converted to Shi'ism after a visit to Iran, becoming a fiery Iranian sock puppet. Their anti-corruption theme is attractive to Nigeria’s educated Moslem class, which of course permeates the government, while like the Muslim Brotherhood IMN supports schools, hospitals, and women’s education...

a prominent Shia sect in the country,

…so it’s no wonder the local branch of ISIS went after them. ISIS purely hates members of the first splitters from the MATER religion…

was tragically transformed into a scene of unspeakable carnage.

According to credible sources who spoke to Daily Trust, the assailants descended upon the Hausari quarters in Geidam LGA at the unholy hour of 3:44 am on Friday.

Under the cover of darkness, the bully boyz exploited the vulnerability of their victims, who were sleeping.

As reported by Daily Trust, sources revealed that the button men struck while the students were deep in sleep, rendering them defenceless against the sudden and deadly onslaught.

This callous and calculated attack has left an indelible scar on the community, claiming the precious lives of the students.

''The incident occurred at around 3:44 am when the button men invaded Faudiya School a well-known Shiite school in Geidam,'' a source said.

''They (button men) attacked the school when these youths were asleep and brought them outside and shot them dead.

''There is tension and concern in the town after this incident. People are terrified over this unfortunate incident,'' he said.

Also, a vigilante told the newspaper that three members of Shia sect were killed while one sustained injury.

''We don't know who they (button men) are but all we know is that they killed three students in the school. One person who tried to escape during the incident was injured and he has been hospitalised,'' he said.

The spokesperson for Yobe State Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the incident but did not give details.

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Africa Subsaharan

Islamic Movement In Nigeria Protests Alleged Parade Of Female Members By Police Without Hijab

2024-08-31

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Islamic Movement In Nigeria Protests Alleged Parade Of Female Members By Police Without Hijab, Says Action Is Blasphemy | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/WlC2O2iN21 pic.twitter.com/wTFzmMYcoI
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) August 30, 2024

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN)

has accused the Nigerian police of allegedly removing Hijabs from Moslem women in detention, describing it a "grave religious abuse."

The sect was reacting to an alleged video taken within the premises of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Abuja.

The video was said to have been shared in a WhatsApp group of the police community in the FCT which later went viral on social media showing how the police forcefully removed the Hijab of Moslem sisters, while in police detention.

The police had arrested some members of the group during the 2024 Abuja Arba’een Symbolic Trek.

IMN in another round of protest urged the police authorities to respect people’s religion and culture.

"Such an act is termed as a disregard for Islamic Values and an attack on Islam itself," a member of IMN told SaharaReporters.

"This action could be attributed to the fact that the majority of Policemen in Nigeria are not Moslems, Coupled with hate of Islam, the police forcefully removed the Hijab of many Moslems in public and subjected them to molestation.

"This act can never be tolerated in any way. Remember that on Sunday the 25th of August 2024, Policemen in Abuja opened fire on a peaceful Ashura protest. Many were arrested."

Earlier, the group in a statement by its media team said the alleged action by the police has deeply offended the Moslem community, describing the abuse of the hijab as "more painful than the shelling of live ammunition."

The statement read, "Our attention has been drawn to a one-minute, twenty-one-second video taken by a police officer within the premises of the FCT Police Command and shared it in a WhatsApp group of the police community in the FCT Abuja, and later the video went viral on social media showing how the police forcefully removed the hijab of our Moslem sisters, while in police detention. The Moslem Sisters were arrested during the 2024 Abuja Arba’een Symbolic Trek.

"Our attention has also been drawn to pictures of people arrested during the 2024 Abuja Abra’een Symbolic Trek paraded by the police on 28 August 2024 to newsmen at SARS Abbatoir. The pictures taken by the newsmen also showed our Moslem sisters without Hijab.

"Hijab is a commandment of Allah, the creator of earth and heaven. Allah (T) says in the Qur’an, "O Prophet! Say to your wives, your daughters, and the women of the believers that they should let down upon themselves their jalabib." (Qur’an: Surah al-Ahzab, verse 59).

"Hijab is our religion, culture, and right, and the abuse of Hijab is more painful to us than the shelling of live ammunition on us. We will not take this abuse lightly. Certainly, an abuse to Hijab is not just an abuse to the people arrested but to the Moslems and the religion of Islam."

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Africa Subsaharan

Pro-Iran militants kill two Nigerian police officers

2024-08-26

[ARABNEWS] An attack by an outlawed pro-Iran
Iran

...a theocratic Shiite state divided among the Medes, the Persians, and the (Arab) Elamites. Formerly a fairly civilized nation ruled by a Shah, it became a victim of Islamic revolution in 1979. The nation is today noted for spontaneously taking over other countries' embassies, maintaining whorehouses run by clergymen, involvement in international drug trafficking, and financing sock puppet militias to extend the regime's influence. The word Iran is a cognate form of Aryan. The abbreviation IRGC is the same idea as Stürmabteilung (or SA). The term Supreme Guide is a the modern version form of either Duce or Führer or maybe both. They hate ~~Jews~~ ~~Zionists~~ Jews. Their economy is based on the production of oil and vitriol...
Nigerian Shiite group on Sunday killed at least two law enforcement officers, police said, with three more found unconscious in the capital Abuja.

The capital's police force confirmed ''an unprovoked attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN)... on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force,'' said a statement by police spokeswoman Josephine Adeh.

Sounds about right for Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky’s crew. Try ‘em fair, then hang ‘em high. That lot aren’t hanged nearly often enough.

During the attack on a police checkpoint, ''two police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three police patrol vehicles set ablaze,'' Adeh added.

Inspired by the Islamic Revolution in Iran in the late 1970s, the IMN still maintains close ties with Tehran.

It has long been at loggerheads with Nigeria's secular authorities and was banned in 2019.

Sunday's attackers carried out their assault wielding machetes, knives and improvised bombs, according to the police.

With several arrests made, Abuja's police commissioner, Benneth C. Igweh, condemned the ''unprovoked attack,'' vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice.

''The situation is presently under control and normality restored,'' the police statement added.

In July 2021, after more than five years in prison, IMN leader Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife were released by a court in Kaduna, in the north of the country.

A Shiite holy man, Zakzaky has repeatedly called for an Iranian-style Islamic revolution in Nigeria — where the Moslem population is predominantly Sunni.

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Africa Subsaharan

Israel's downfall began with Al-Aqsa Storm operation: Nigerian cleric

2024-08-25

[IRNA] ''The usurper Zionist regime has weakened and is on the verge of downfall'', Sheikh Zakzaky

was quoted by Iraq's al-Ahad channel while he was attending the al-Aqsa Call Procession in Karbala on Saturday evening.

The destruction of the Zionist regime will happen soon which is not optimism but the existing evidence shows this trend well, he said.

The Nigerian Moslem leader further stated that despite spilling the blood of innocent Paleostinians by the Zionist regime, Gazoo
...Hellhole adjunct to Israel and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, inhabited by Gazooks. The place was acquired in the wake of the 1967 War and then presented to Paleostinian control in 2006 by Ariel Sharon, who had entered his dotage. It is currently ruled with an iron fist by Hamas with about the living conditions you'd expect. It periodically attacks the Hated Zionist Entity whenever Iran needs a ruckus created or the hard boyz get bored, getting thumped by the IDF in return. The ruling turbans then wave the bloody shirt and holler loudly about oppression and disproportionate response...
will be ultimate victor and that will pave the way for Moslems around the world to offer prayers in al-Aqsa Mosque in al-Quds.

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Africa Subsaharan

Shiites Ask Nigerian Government To Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel

2023-10-29

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Shiites Ask Nigerian Government To Cut Diplomatic Ties With Israel Over War Against Palestine's Hamas | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/jDrZgwPlYP pic.twitter.com/ZF7FEmbbsy
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) October 28, 2023

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN)

has asked the Nigerian government to end diplomatic ties with Israel, amid the ongoing war between the country and Paleostine.

This was stated by the Chairman, Resource Forum of IMN, Prof. Abdullahi Danladi in Abuja on Saturday, condemning the "prolonged escalation of the war and ’oppression on Paleostinian territories."

The Paleostinian corpse count since the war started passed 7,700, according to the Health Ministry in Hamas
Hamas

...the well-beloved offspring of the Moslem Brotherhood,...
-ruled Gazoo
...Hellhole adjunct to Israel and Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, inhabited by Gazooks. The place was acquired in the wake of the 1967 War and then presented to Paleostinian control in 2006 by Ariel Sharon, who had entered his dotage. It is currently ruled with an iron fist by Hamas with about the living conditions you'd expect. It periodically attacks the Hated Zionist Entity whenever Iran needs a ruckus created or the hard boyz get bored, getting thumped by the IDF in return. The ruling turbans then wave the bloody shirt and holler loudly about oppression and disproportionate response...
. In the occupied West Bank, more than 110 Paleostinians have been killed in the violence and Israeli raids.

Reacting to this, Danladi, in his speech, said, "The essence of our gathering is to once again address you and the good people of Nigeria and beyond on the continued escalation of atrocities being committed on the people of Paleostine by the Zionist State of Israel.

"It is on record that our Leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky has been championing solidarity with not just the Paleostinians, but all the weak and oppressed people across the globe.

"The recent events in the Middle East and particularly the occupied land of Paleostine has opened another chapter in human history. For over seventy- five years, the Zionists have been killing and forcefully ejecting the Paleostinians from their homes under the watch and supervision of America and her allies. So far, several thousands have been killed, most of whom were children and women. Hospitals, schools, refugee camps and worship centers have not been spared of the crimes of Israel.

"Where are the so called champions of human rights
...which often include carefully measured allowances of freedom at the convenience of the state...
and advocates of democratic and human values? America is not only silent, but in flagrant abuse of human lives and freedom as seen sending warships to aid and support the Israel in its continual massacre.

"The wave of support being shown to the weak and oppressed people of Paleostine globally by people of different faiths and nationalities, including some right thinking Jews, is a clear testimony to the fact that the state of Israel today stands out as the most hated state in the world."

He continued: "It is a known fact that Israel has serially violated charter of the United Nations
...boodling on the grand scale...
and resolutions concerning this illegal occupation by which they have continued to extend and encroach into the very paltry territory of the Paleostine. Therefore, the resistance we all see by the Hamas is to say the least, in line with cardinal principles of self-determination, self defence and rights protection.

"These brave people have remained steadfast in their holy struggle. Thus, we salute and assure you of our continuous prayers and support. Indeed, the Islamic Movement under the revered leadership of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky has for over three decades consistently shown its unflinching support to the oppressed Paleostine.

"We will like to call on those who are ignorant of the history and events in the Middle East and tend to see the Zionist as their brothers in faith, to see things beyond the prism of faith, race, colour, etc. The recent attacks on Churches and hospital are enough to show that it is beyond the issue of religion, rather it is crime against humanity which must be condemned.

"On this note, we join our voices in calling the Nigerian government to immediately cut off all relations and ties with Israel."

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Africa Subsaharan

20 Persons Injured As Nigerian Policemen Forcefully Disperse Protesting Shi’ites In Kaduna

2023-04-15

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20 Persons Injured As Nigerian Policemen Forcefully Disperse Protesting Shi’ites In Kaduna | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/e1Y8OnpHCp pic.twitter.com/5aDOelNVcy
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) April 14, 2023

At least 20 members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN),

also known as Shiites, were maimed in varying degrees when coppers dispersed them during a procession to commemorate International Quds Day.

Engineer Yunusa Lawal, one of the movement's leaders who spoke to journalists after the clash, claimed they were on a peaceful procession to protest Israel's continued illegal occupation of Paleostine before the police allegedly attacked their members.

Yunusa said: "About 20 of our members suffered varying degrees of injuries with 2 of them including a woman sustaining gunshot injury, but so far, we cannot ascertain whether there is any casualty or not.

"Apartheid Israel continues its illegal occupation of Paleostine. Incessant terror attacks by the Israeli brutal forces are being done frequently. The gross violations of human rights
...which are usually entirely different from personal liberty...
against Paleostinians become the order of the day.

"The increase in people’s awareness of the injustice being perpetrated against Paleostine and the exposure of atrocities being committed is what we are sensitising people about.

"The Islamic Movement has been observing this event for decades in Nigeria.In fact, one of the reasons for the Buhari massacre in Zaria to kill Sheikh El -Zakzaky and disbanding the Islamic Movement was this support and solidarity for the Paleostinian.

"The same Buhari-led government that used the military to inflict the death-threatening injuries on Sheikh Zakzaky and his wife is now denying them their fundamental human rights to health by imposing an illegal ban on their travel documents.

"We condemn the continued incursions into al-Aqsa mosque and occupation of Paleostine by the apartheid Zionist Israel regime and We support the oppressed people of Paleostine in their just struggle.

"We also condemn the continued denial of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and his wife, Muallima Zeenah, their travel passports to enable the couple to travel for medical treatment."

When Kaduna Police spokesperson, DSP Muhammad Jalige was called to react to the development, he did not pick his calls.

He also didn’t respond to text messages as of the time of filing this report.

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Africa Subsaharan

Terrorists Abduct 10 Secondary School Students In Fresh Attack In Kaduna State

2023-04-05

[TWITTER]

Terrorists Abduct 10 Secondary School Students In Fresh Attack In Kaduna State | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/GErCR43tHJ pic.twitter.com/oUyvhOgexr
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) April 4, 2023

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Nigerian Troops Kill Five Terrorists During Shootout In Kaduna

2023-04-02

[TWITTER]

Nigerian Troops Kill Five Terrorists During Shootout In Kaduna, Recover Several AK-47 Rifles, Magazines | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/dMW4CGWhe2 pic.twitter.com/bcUGl8k6c4
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) April 1, 2023

The Nigerian Army has said that its troops from 1 Division, on Friday during a face-off killed five terrorists, locally dubbed as bandidos terrorising some communities in Kaduna state.

The Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Division, Musa Yahaya, who made this known in a statement said the troops, "Through heightened onslaught against bandidos and other criminal elements terrorizing the north-western part of the country, conducted clearance operations" covering Kanti-Tantatu in Kubusu forest, Kaso hills, and some other areas within Chikun LGA in Kaduna.

Yahaya added that "During the operation which lasted several hours, troops dealt a heavy blow on the criminals, neutralising five bandidos."

According to him, the troops recovered four AK-47 rifles, six AK-47 magazines, 24 rounds of 7.62mm, three cycle of violences, one matchet, two handsets and some charms.

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Nigeria Police Arrest 19 Shi’ites For Protesting Over Illegal Seizure Of Leader, El-Zakzaky And Wife’s Passports In Abuja

2023-04-01

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Nigeria Police Arrest 19 Shi’ites For Protesting Over Illegal Seizure Of Leader, El-Zakzaky And Wife’s Passports In Abuja | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/9nkXcHjNC5 pic.twitter.com/WkHtXlJ3ai
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) March 31, 2023

Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky (and a number of other spellings), the former head of the Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, converted to Shi'ism after a visit to Iran and now is a fiery Iranian sock puppet. He founded the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), the Shiite version of the Muslim Brotherhood — only beholden to Iran. Nigeria declared IMN a terror group in 2019, which didn’t really change anything.

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Shi’ites Group Calls On Members To Resume Nationwide Protests

2023-03-27

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Shi’ites Group Calls On Members To Resume Nationwide Protests, Lambasts Buhari Regime For Withholding Leader, El-Zakzaky, Wife’s Passports | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/OWNdu9EV88 pic.twitter.com/n2HvpSM30V
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) March 26, 2023

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Security of Kaduna Governor Open Fire On Protesting Shi'ites During Procession, Five Killed

2023-03-18

BREAKING: Kaduna Governor, El-Rufai's Security Escorts Open Fire On Protesting Shi'ite Members During Procession, Five Killed | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/A9po4Uxu9D pic.twitter.com/YRsWHV49iG
— Sahara Reporters (@SaharaReporters) March 16, 2023

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN)

... the Shiite version of the Muslim Brotherhood, only beholden to Iran. It was founded by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky (and a number of other spellings), the former head of the Muslim Brotherhood in Nigeria, who converted to Shi'ism after a visit to Iran and now is a fiery Iranian sock puppet. Nigeria declared IMN a terror group in 2019. Like the Muslim Brotherhood its spinoffs, including Boko Haram/ISWAP, are much more violent...

otherwise called "Shi'ites" has accused the Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, of causing the death of five members of the group when his security details allegedly opened fire on them during a protest in Kaduna. Many people including passers-by were said to be caught up in the melee on Thursday in Kaduna as many people sustained varying degree of injuries in the process.

In a statement signed by the Secretary of Academic Forum of the movement, Abdullahi Muhammad Musa, the group attributed the tragic incident that led to the death of their members to the inciting statement allegedly made by the governor a few days ago.

The governor was said to have incited members of his political Party in Zaria, against the movement and its leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky(H), where he told them that they must vote for his anointed candidate, Senator Uba Sani.

SaharaReporters gathered that the governor's convoy ran into the peaceful protesters along the airport road demanding for the release of travel documents of their leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife Zeenah.

It was learnt that the combined security operatives reportedly fired both teargas canisters and live bullets at the crowd killing five persons on the spot.

One of the victims was identified as Aliyu Suleiman, an 18 years old Mechanical Engineering Student of Kaduna State Polytechnic.

The statement read, "Few days after the Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, incited members of his political Party in Zaria, against the the Islamic movement in Nigeria and it leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky(H), where he told them that they must Vote his anointed candidate, Senator Uba Sani, so he may finish off what he described as the remnants of El-zakzaky's Shiites in Zaria.

"The governor told the APC faithfuls that it's only his successor that can fight and finish the Shiites in the state. Incidentally, less than 48 hours to the state's Governorship election followers of the oppressed leader of the Islamic movement in Nigeria came out to protest against tyrant Buhari's refusal to remove the illegal travelling ban on their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and his wife to travel out for medical treatment, El-Rufai's convoy, ran into the protesters and opened fire with live ammunition on them, killing more than five on the spot.

"These include Aliyu Suleiman, an 18 years old Mechanical Engineering Student of Kaduna State Polytechnic. Several others sustained various degrees of life threatening injuries, an unspecified number of passerby were also shot and arrested."

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