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  • Panic as soldiers, shiites clash In Abuja

    Panic as soldiers, shiites clash In Abuja

    Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and operatives of the Nigerian army on Friday clashed  at the popular Banex Plaza in Abuja, resulting in a gun battle that left many residents in fear.

    The violence, TheNewsGuru understands took place during a procession to commemorate the International Qudus Day in Abuja.

    According to an eyewitness, the members held banners as they marched through Aminu Kano Crescent in the Wuse district of Abuja.

    “They (Shiites) were marching through Banex, all of a sudden we started hearing gunshots near the Eterna filling station. Turns out the protesters were exchanging gunfire with the soldiers.”

    A memo issued by the Office of the National Security Adviser to all security agencies in the FCT and Nasarawa state, urging them to closely monitor the activities of the sect.

    The memo read, “Available information revealed that the outlawed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has scheduled Friday, 28 March 2025 for a procession in Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to commemorate the International Qudus Day.

    “The procession is aimed at showing solidarity with Palestinians and to discredit the Nigerian Government. To this end, members of the sect from Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe and Plateau States have started arriving at the sect’s camp at Rugan Juli, Karu ahead of the procession in FCT.

    “Given the violent disposition of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Zakzaky led IMN, indications are that elements of the group may exploit the mass procession to protest against USA and Israel interests across northern States, notably Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Niger, Bauchi, Gombe, Nasarawa, Yobe, Adamawa, Sokoto and the FCT.

    “Against this backdrop, it is imperative to closely monitor activities of IMN elements across the Northern States and FCT given the group’s violent antecedents. It is also necessary to ensure adequate security around the USA and Israeli Embassies in Lagos and Abuja, as well as key assets belonging to their nationals across the country.

    “Furthermore, it is expedient to ensure adequate security deployment before, during and after the planned procession across the highlighted cities to preempt possible eruption of violent protest against USA and Israel. In view of the foregoing, I am directed to most respectfully request you note the development for necessary action.”

  • How police killed, took 4 corpses of our members – Shi’ites

    How police killed, took 4 corpses of our members – Shi’ites

    Members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), better known as Shiites, have accused the police of killing four of their members and taking their corpses away during last Sunday’s clash in Abuja.

    TNG had reported that two policemen were killed in the clash as the Shiites were processing to mourn the assassination of Sayyed Hussain, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

    Three other policemen were injured in the clash as disclosed by the FCT Police Command’s spokeswoman, SP Josephine Adeh.

    But reacting to the incident
    , IMN’s Secretary of Academic Forum, Ibrahim Abdullahi Musa, who denied the allegation of killing the police, said that three of their members were killed at the Wuse Market area, while the fourth person was killed in the Mabushi axis.

    He said, “The police were well aware about the procession, as the police commissioner of the FCT command contacted one of our lawyers who informed him about the locations where the procession would start and wound up. He said the information was necessary in order to give us a security cover, but what happened was contrary, as they opened fire towards the protesters (sic) who were not holding anything apart from placards.”

    He further said that about 14 other members sustained gun injuries and were being treated by the group at a location, in addition to those arrested by the police with various degrees of injury.

    He noted that the police did the same thing in 2019; took six corpses of their members, who according to him, were released about three months ago following a court order.

     

  • JUST IN: Police detain 97 members of Shiite after deadly clash

    JUST IN: Police detain 97 members of Shiite after deadly clash

    The Nigeria Police Force said it has detained 97 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), known as the Shi’ite group, for prosecution, following the clash with the group in Abuja on Sunday. The clash resulted in the death of two policemen and three sustaining serious injuries. Three patrol vehicles were set ablaze by the Shiites during the clash.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said credible intelligence reports helped the police operatives to apprehend  the detained suspects. He said the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun’s directive on the matter would be carried out to the latter.

    Adejobi said the I-G had reaffirmed the force’s determination to arrest other persons involved in the attack and bring them to justice, The police spokesman quoted the I-G as saying he would resist all sorts of anarchy and unrest in any part of the country, and  pledged to continue to maintain law and order in all parts of the country.

    According to him, the unprovoked killings of police officers in the line of duty are highly outrageous and unacceptable as those who murdered these policemen have murdered peace.

    “As investigations unfold, the Nigeria Police Force is determined to uncover the full extent of this attack and prevent future occurrences of such violence against police officers,” he said.

    Adejobi said the inspector-general sympathised with the grieving families of the fallen police officers and wished those currently undergoing treatment speedy recovery. He called on the public to support and understand the Nigeria Police Force in its quest to maintain law and order even in the face of extremist threats and other violent crimes.

  • Shi’ites attend Christmas service in Zaria

    Shi’ites attend Christmas service in Zaria

    Shi’ites, an Islamic group, joined Christians at a Christmas Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Samaru, Zaria, Kaduna State on Monday to strengthen religious harmony and unity between religious groups.

    Leader of the Shi’ite group, Prof. Isah-Hassan Mshelgaru, said it acknowledged Christmas as a day for festivities, friendliness and unity.

    He added that joining Christian faithful as they marked Christmas was meant to renew hope for divine unity among Muslims, Christians and other religions.

    Mshelgaru said the visit to the church by the group for Christmas was to strengthen relationship between the two faith groups.

    He noted that Islam and Christianity were revered faiths with more than 90 per cent of Nigeria’s population as adherents.

    “When other faithful unite with the two faith groups, it means the whole of Nigerian is united,’’ he said.

    Speaking on the impact of the visit, Mshelgaru said as a group, it started visits to churches more than 25 years ago and since then there had been improved understanding between the group and Christians.

    “The visit has reduced the fears and some animosities between the two faith groups. They (Christians) are now open to us; we share sentiments and problems together.

    “The regular exchange of visits has bridged the gaps between us,’’ he said.

    Earlier, the parish priest, Most Rev. Isak Augustine, commended the Islamic group for the visit and urged the group for more visits to strengthen religious harmony and unity.

    He prayed for the peace of God to come into Nigeria and to salvage the country from myriad socio-economic challenges.

    The Shi’ite group later presented gifts to the Catholic Church.

  • Aftermath of guber verdict: Kano in panic mode as parents rush to school to pick kids

    Aftermath of guber verdict: Kano in panic mode as parents rush to school to pick kids

    Kano on Friday entered panic mode immediately the Appeal Court passed its verdict as parents and guardians rushed to pick their wards in schools.

    A head teacher of one of the private schools in Normandsland area of Fagge Local Government in Kano told a national daily that the parents were worried that there could be crisis over the sack of Governor Abba Yusuf by the Appeal Court.

    This development has heightened anxiety among residents of Kano since Thursday when the Appeal Court announced that it would deliver judgement on the much anticipated governorship election dispute.

  • Israel-Hamas: Two killed as security operatives, Shittes protesters clash in Kaduna

    Israel-Hamas: Two killed as security operatives, Shittes protesters clash in Kaduna

    Two persons were killed in Kaduna state on Thursday during the clash of the operatives of the Nigerian police force and the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shittes, over a protest on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian war.

    It was gathered that trouble started following the alleged killing of two passers-by as security operatives trying to disperse the IMN members who were holding a procession along Waff Road in the Kaduna metropolis.

    According to an eye witness, the Shittes held banners with the photograph of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky,and  were marching towards the office of the National Human Rights Commission to submit a letter in support of the people of Gaza in Palestine when they were resisted by security operatives, and during the process, a commercial motorcyclist and another passer-by were reportedly killed.

    Reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mansir Hassan, blamed the IMN members for the crisis, accusing them of killing an innocent motorcycle operator, Sani Aliyu.

    Hassan noted that the Shittes had unlawfully blocked the road during a protest, and refused motorists from passing.

    He said upon the arrival of policemen to the scene, the Shittes who were armed with dangerous weapons including locally made guns, catapults, and arrows, opened fire on the police.

    The police spokesman stated that two policemen were injured by the rampaging Shitte members who also shot a 40-year-old motorcycle operator, Sani Aliyu to death.

    Hassan further disclosed that an investigation into the incident has commenced with a view to arresting and prosecuting those behind the crisis.

  • Kaduna Shi’ites display ‘dead babies’ in protest against Gaza invasion

    Kaduna Shi’ites display ‘dead babies’ in protest against Gaza invasion

    Supporters of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky’s Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shi’ites, have staged a protest against the military invasion in Gaza.

    The protest reportedly took place on Thursday, November 16, in Kaduna State.

    The male members of the group were seen carrying placards and other protest materials.

    The women were seen carrying white clothes wrapped like dead babies with blood stains, symbolizing the children killed in the Israel/Hamas war.

    Over 11,000 persons, including children, have been killed in Israel’s attacks against attack on the Hamas terrorist group.

  • UPDATE: Court orders immediate release of El-Zakzaky, wife

    UPDATE: Court orders immediate release of El-Zakzaky, wife

    A Kaduna High Court has ordered the immediate release of the leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports El-Zakzaky and Zeenat were discharged and acquitted by the Kaduna High Court on Wednesday.

    The Kaduna State Government had charged them both with an eight-count charge.

    The charge borders on alleged culpable homicide, unlawful assembly and disruption of public peace, among other charges.

    El-Zakzaky and wife, were brought to court on Wednesday by officials of the Nigerian Correctional service amidst tight security, pleaded not guilty to the charge, filling a no-case submission.

    In a ruling that lasted over eight hours, the presiding Judge, Justice Gideon Kurada upheld the no-case submission filed by El-Zakzaky and his wife.

    The Judge in his ruling held that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the defendants, who have been standing trial for four years.

    The Nigerian Shiites leader and wife were thereafter discharged and acquitted with orders for their immediate release.

    Their lead counsel and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, had on July 1, argued that all the 15 witnesses presented by the prosecution counsel were unable to establish any connection between the alleged crimes and El-Zakzaky and his wife.

    Falana then prayed the court to rule in favour of his clients and dismiss the charges levelled against them as there was no criminal case that has been established against them so far by the Kaduna State Government.

  • One killed as police disperse protesting IMN members in Abuja

    One killed as police disperse protesting IMN members in Abuja

    One person identified as Muhsin Abdallah was feared killed on Tuesday when the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command dispersed protesting members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) at Maitama, Abuja.

    FCT police command was however silent over the incident even as the sect alleged that the deceased was killed by stray bullets fired by the police operatives while many others sustained injuries.

    The spokesperson of IMN, Ibrahim Musa, alleged that “the police fired at the Shi’ites procession killing Muhsin Abdallah and injuring scores of others.”

    Members of the IMN were demanding the release of their detained leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife when the incident occurred.

    However, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it dispersed the procession by members of the proscribed IMN after a violent protest in the Maitama area of Abuja.

    The police in a statement signed by the command spokesperson, Mariam Yusuf, said some members of IMN went on a rampage, destroying public property and attacking innocent citizens including police officers with stones and other dangerous objects.

    “Unfortunately, the members of the disbanded sect went on a rampage destroying public property and attacking innocent citizens including Police Officers with stones and other dangerous objects.

    “In view of the above, the Command wishes to state that it will not condone any form of attack on its personnel, equipment or other public property,” the statement read in part.

    The police presented pictures of injured police officers and a damaged patrol van.

  • One feared dead as police, shiites clash in Abuja

    One feared dead as police, shiites clash in Abuja

    At least one person was feared dead and many others injured on Tuesday as the police and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as Shiites, clashed in Abuja.

    The incident reportedly happened at the Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory near the National Human Rights Commission, where the Shiites were protesting.

    The police were said to have fired shots and teargas canisters to disperse the Shiites and in the process, one of them was hit by a bullet.

    The President, Academic Forum of IMN, Abdullahi Mohammed, later told the Press that many people were injured during the incident.