ABUJA –Â The Nigerian Army on Tuesday claimed that its troops killed only three members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), known also as Shiites in Abuja.
This is contrary to reports that over 16 members of the Islamic Movement were killed in a clash with the military at Kugbo and Karu in Abuja, during their procession on Monday afternoon.
The Army in a statement released on its official social media platforms said that its troops decided to confront the Islamic Movement protesters, whom it claimed overpowered the police and were making attempts to overrun the military checkpoint.
It further claimed that its troops deployed on routine duty at Kugbo/Karu Bridge checkpoint in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were attacked by the Islamic Movement sect, injuring four of the soldiers.
“The sect in massive numbers forced their way into the troopsâ€
checkpoint after over running the Police Force. The Police withdrew to the troops†position to join efforts to repel them.
“They fired weapons at our troops, throwing bottle canisters with fuel, large stones, catapults with dangerous objects and other dangerous items at troops causing bodily harm and stopping motorist movement, breaking their windscreen and causing heavy traffic.
“However, troops repelled the attack in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force to stop the situation from further deteriorating.
“Unfortunately, during the encounter 3 members of the sect were killed while 4 soldiers sustained various degrees of injuries and are being treated at a military medical facility,� the Army said.
Meanwhile, it said the situation has been brought under control and normalcy restored in the general area and there is free flow of traffic.
The Army enjoined members of the public living within Abuja and environs to go about their normal activities without fear of molestation.
It warned that it would not deter in carrying out its constitutional roles and also safeguarding law-abiding citizens.
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Army Claims Killing Only Three Shiite Members In Kugbo Clash
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