Followers of El Zazaki and security forces in Abuja clashed today at Maitama area of Abuja. The protests which started from the Unity Fountain in Abuja, created tension in the Federal Capital city as the protesters were seen moving in their large numbers, chanting war songs and calling for the release of their leader, Sheik El- Zakzaky, a situation that caused tension and disrupted traffic flows especially in Maitama and its environs.

The group also known as ‘ Shiites’ were seen confronting heavily armed anti-riot Mobile Policemen who were parading the city. The Police later dispersed the protesters with armored tanks, anti-riot hot water dispensers, tear gas canisters and trained Police Dogs. The group had since 2016 embarked on similar protest across Nigeria and especially within Abuja following the arrest and detention of Sheikh El-Zazaki after the December, 2016 bloody clash with Nigerian Army in Zaria, Kaduna State

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