A few days ago, soldiers swooped on members of
Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), led by Sheik
Ibrahim Yakubu El-Zakzaky.
The incident occured during the visit of Nigeria’s Army Chief, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, to a military function at the Nigerian Military Depot.
His convoy had encountered members of the Shiite Islamic sect, who barricaded the road leading to the military training facility in Zaria.
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According to a recount by the military, efforts made by officers to persuade the Muslim Shiite members to make way for Buratai were resisted.
The violent face-off that ensued led to killing of
members of the group including one of El-Zakzaky’s sons.
A consequent raid on El-Zakzaky’s residence injured the leader, after which he was arrested.
DAILY POST obtained image of wounded El-Zakzaky surrounded by soldiers on Monday.
Meanwhile, where he is being kept remains unknown, fuelling speculations that the military intends to crush the movement once and for all.
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