The Nigerian Army has released a statement
on Saturday's
clash between detachments of the Army and members of Shitte Sects. The
statement released yesterday Sunday, December 13, by the Acting Director Army
Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman reads:
"Saturday's incident
involving clashes between detachments of the Nigerian Army,
accompanying the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General TY Buratai and
followers of Sheikh Ibrahim El Zak-Zaky, suspected to be members of the
Shiite Sect in Zaria, leading to loss of lives as a result of the
Shiite group members’ blocking roads and not allowing other passers-by
to go about their lawful businesses and activities, was most
unfortunate.
The Nigerian
Constitution guarantees the rights of any group of persons and Sheikh El
Zak Zaky's followers to hold a peaceful march or procession unhindered,
but it also guarantees other people's rights of way on public highways.
It is important to note that over the years this group has subjected
ordinary citizens using public roads to untold hardship, delays,
threats and disruption simply because they insist on using public space
irrespective of inconvenience and hardship on other law abiding
citizens and motorists. This cannot be tolerated and must stop!
As soon as order is restored to the situation in Zaria city and its
environs, the Police will conduct an enquiry and the public will be
informed. In the meantime, the public is advised to go about their
lawful business and report any suspicious persons or incidents to the
police."
Title : Zaria Incident: Law And Order Must Prevail- Nigerian Army
Description : The Nigerian Army has released a statement on Saturday's clash between detachments of the Army and members of Shitte Sects. The sta...
