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Nigerian police open fire on protesters demanding Sheik Zakzaky's release
[PRESSTV] Police in the Nigerian capital Abuja have gave the demonstrators a whiff of grapeshot they demanding the release of top Moslem holy man Sheik Ibrahim Zakzaky.The Islamic Movement in Nigeria says five people were maimed in the attack. The Tuesday demonstration was also held to condemn a recent statement by the Kaduna State governor, who has said Sheikh Zakzaky will not be released as long as he is in office. The top holy man has been in jail since December 2015, when the army launched a deadly onslaught on his residence in the northern town Zaria. Authorities have transferred the sheikh and his wife to a prison in Kaduna. Related: Islamic Movement in Nigeria: 2019-08-14 Detained Shiite leader leaves Nigeria for medical treatment Islamic Movement in Nigeria: 2019-08-13 Brother of banned Nigerian Shiite group’s leader says Iran ‘lured him’ Islamic Movement in Nigeria: 2019-08-06 Nigeria to allow detained Shia Muslim leader to seek medical treatment abroad Posted by: Fred 2020-01-15 |
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