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Shiites Go Violent At National Assembly, Shoot Police, Break Gates

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (ISM), also known as Shiites went wild today, July 9, at the National Assembly in their continued protest over the detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakazaki and his wife.

Report reaching us said that the protesters opened fire on security agents at the gate to the premises of the National Assembly, firing at a police officer and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Eye witness accounts said that the protester had entered the main entrance popularly known as MOPOL gate and vandalised the gatehouse. Three vehicles were burnt while several were others were damaged.

More policemen have been deployed in strategic locations to bring the situation under control.

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