Several people were killed yesterday during a firefight
between the Nigerian Army and members of the
Shitte Muslim sect, in Zaria, Kaduna. Below is the
press release by the Acting Director Army Public
Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman on the
attack and after the cut are graphic photos from
the incident.
The Shiite Sect on the orders of their leader, Ibrahim Alzak-zaky today afternoon in Zaria attacked the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff while on his way to pay homage on the Emir of Zazzau and attend the Passing Out Parade of 73 Regular Recruits Intake of Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
The sect numbering hundreds
carrying dangerous weapons,
barricaded the roads with bonfires, heavy stones and tyres. They refused all entreaties to disperse and then started firing and pelting the
convoy with dangerous objects.
The barricade was obviously a deliberate attempt to assassinate the Chief of
Army Staff and members of his
entourage while on a legitimate
official assignment as Special Guest of Honour at the passing out parade which has earlier been widely publicized. The troops responsible for the safety and security of the Chief of Army Staff on hearing explosion and firing were left with no
choice than to defend him and the
convoy at all cost as well as open
up the barricaded road for law
abiding citizens. This is in line with
the Nigerian Army Rules of
Engagement and Code of Conduct.
This kind of behaviour will not be
tolerated from any individual or
groups and should not be allowed to
repeat itself. We wish to implore all
Nigerians to continue to be law
abiding and remain conscious of
other people’s right to life, freedom
of movement and passage. The
Chief of Army escaped unhurt and
continued with his duties.
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