Seven Killed In Zaria As Soldiers, Shiites Clash

Reporters can exclusively report that at least seven persons are dead in Zaria, Kaduna State following a clash between soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim sect.
 

Seven Killed In Zaria As Soldiers, Shiites Clash


 

At least seven persons have been killed in Zaria, Kaduna State during a violent clash between soldiers and members of a Shiite Muslim sect.

The clash was reported to have involved the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff.






The Official Twitter handle of the Nigerian Army reported the incident as “Shiites attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff in Zaria”

Nigerian Army Verified account ‏@HQNigerianArmy

Shiites attempt to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff in Zaria