SHIITE MOVEMENT: The Nigerian Army has reacted to the clash it had with the members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Saturdey in Abuja in which three members of the movement died while two soldiers sustained injuries.
The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison, Abuja, Maj.-Gen. James Myam confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday.
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Myam explained that troops of the Garrison were attacked at about 3 p.m. at Zuba bridge by the sect as they were escorting ammunitions and missiles from Abuja to Army Central Ammunition Depot in Kaduna State.
“The sect who were supposedly in a procession established an illegal roadblock, denying motorists free passage.
“When the troops’ convoy attempted to clear the roadblock, they met stiff opposition from the sect.
“Members of the sect used various objects to barricade the road and also pelted the troops with stones and other dangerous items.
“They smashed both military and civilian vehicles’ windscreens and windows.
“They also attempted to overrun the escorts to cart away the ammunition and missiles the troops were escorting. This led to the troops opening fire to extricate themselves.
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“Consequently, troops of 102 Guards Battalion in whose Area of Responsibility the incident occurred rushed to the convoy’s rescue,†Myam said.
He, however, said normalcy had been restored in the area and advised members of the public especially those plying the Abuja-Zuba road, to go about their normal activities.
The commander assured the public that, “no individual or persons would be allowed to disturb public peace or provoke attacks against military convoys.â€
The Shiite Movement have vowed to continue their struggles until their leader, El-Zakyzaky is realeased.
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