Several people were killed today during a fight between the
Nigerian Army and members of the Shitte Muslim sect, in Zaria, Kaduna. Checkout the press release by the Acting Director Army Public Relations,
Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman on the attack.
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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