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Gunshots fired as protesting Shiite members return to streets of Abuja
There is panic in Abuja following sounds of gunshots after protesting members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Tuesday returned to the streets, demanding the release of their leader El-Zakzaky.
Reports say the IMN protesters who were earlier dispersed by the police had started regrouping around Wuse zone 2.
Eyewitnesses say security operatives are still on the hunt for some members of the group who sought cover at the Bannex Plaza in the FCT.
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No casualty has yet been recorded as of the time of filing this report following the latest protest by the Islamic group.
The latest onslaught by the Shiite’s members comes a day after 15 people were killed in the ongoing violence while properties running into millions of Naira were destroyed.
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