The US Embassy has urged the Nigerian Government to conduct a thorough investigation into the clashes between security agencies and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shittes and take appropriate action.
The US embassy made the call in a statement in Abuja on Thursday.
It said: “The United States Embassy is concerned by the deaths resulting from clashes between Nigerian security forces and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria in areas surrounding Abuja.
“We urge Government of Nigeria authorities to conduct a thorough investigation of the events and to take appropriate action to hold accountable those responsible for violations of Nigerian law.
“We urge restraint on all sides.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Members of the IMN clashed in Abuja between October 27 and October 30.
The Shiite protesters marched on the streets with stones and sticks while the security agents had to disperse them with hot water and teargas canisters.