Muhammad Turi, leader of an Islamic shi’ite sect in Kano State, has been reportedly killed. Turi was reportedly killed in a shootout between members of his sect and Nigeria’s military. The national spokesperson for the sect, Ibrahim Usman, was also allegedly killed in the reported shootout in Zaria, Kaduna State. Their alleged killing was ‘confirmed’ by spokesperson for the sect in Kano, Ahmad Saqafa. ‘The two important personalities were among the scores of brothers who were killed as martyrs in Zaria,’ Saqafa told Daily Trust.
There are fears the face-off between the sect and Nigerian soldiers could escalate into a wider chaos. Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai had called for calm after soldiers and sect members clashed on Saturday. The clash occurred after the Nigerian Army accused members of the sect of an attempting to assassinate Nigeria’s army chief Tukur Burutai. At least seven members of the sect were killed in the ‘onslaught’ that followed after soldiers allegedly ambushed a base used by the sect and opened fire on those found there. Some members of the sect said the death toll is actually 20. We were unable to independently verify this.
There were reports of gunshots as soldiers allegedly tried to arrest the national leader of the movement, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, on Saturday night. It remains unclear if the sect leader was killed in that incident. It’s not the first time the military will clash with Shi’ites who are reportedly well armed. In 2014, at least 34 members of the Islamic movement were killed in a clash with Nigerian troops. Three of El-Zakzaky’s sons were reportedly killed in that clash...
Posted: at 13-12-2015 07:31 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
For heavens sake what rights do they have to carry weapons? And the governor saying we should take things cool. I disagree with that. The army and police should go all out until all those arms are retrieved. Will they allow it if Biafra picks up arms now? So we should nip this in the bud now.
Posted: at 13-12-2015 07:59 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
zezprincess at 13-12-2015 08:42 PM (8 years ago) (f)
Haba,which one again be shite???We never talk of boko haram finish,another organisation abi terrorist come out,Na wetin be their own? What are they agitating for? Nigeria!!!,every ethnic groups wan get their own freedom&government.
Posted: at 13-12-2015 08:42 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
and why, everywhere one sect claims this, another one appears and claims its more authentic, and then what comes next, is only natural, now we outsiders dont care, and we dont have any thing to do with this mess, i hope they clean their mess soon.
Posted: at 13-12-2015 09:27 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Its better sh'ite leader was kill. i beliv this we reduce ways of terrorism in this country. i hope shekau should also be kill this way and all boko haram
Posted: at 13-12-2015 10:04 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
Its better sh'ite leader was kill. i beliv this we reduce ways of terrorism in this country. i hope shekau should also be kill this way and all boko haram
Posted: at 13-12-2015 10:05 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
Its better sh'ite leader was kill. i beliv this we reduce ways of terrorism in this country. i hope shekau should also be kill this way and all boko haram
Posted: at 13-12-2015 10:06 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
Its better sh'ite leader was kill. i beliv this we reduce ways of terrorism in this country. i hope shekau should also be kill this way and all boko haram
Posted: at 13-12-2015 10:06 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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