Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, clashed with security operatives during a procession in Abuja on Friday, March 28.
The clash ensued during the Quds procession by the IMN members on Friday around the Banex roundabout in Wuse 2.
Every last Friday of Ramadan, the Shiites globally hold their Quds procession in solidarity with Palestine which has been in decades-long war with Israel. They also protest against the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.
This year’s demonstration, which took place around Banex Junction in Wuse 2, saw protesters waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans such as “Freedom for Palestine”.
Tensions escalated when some protesters reportedly began throwing stones at security operatives. In response, security personnel fired shots to disperse the crowd.
The exact number of casualties remains unclear.
