One person has been confirmed dead in a clash between the police and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, popularly known as Shiites, in Abuja.
The police confirmed the development on Tuesday.
The clash occurred in Berger area of Abuja.
According to the spokesman of the FCT Police Command, Anjuguri Manzah, said: “The FCT Police Command has successfully restored calm around Berger round-about after a violent protest by members of the proscribed El-Zakzaky Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) who went berserk on Tuesday 21st January, 2020 and were attacking innocent citizens and police operatives with dangerous weapons.
“As a result of the unfortunate incident, one person who sustained injury and was rushed to the hospital for medical attention has been certified dead by medical doctors on duty.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Bala Ciroma has ordered a full scale investigation into the unfortunate incident.”
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