In Kaduna State’s capital, Kaduna, tensions flared as police clashed with Shiite protesters, leading to a state of pandemonium and unrest.
The confrontation unfolded as members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) gathered for a procession near the Katsina roundabout along Ahmadu Bello Way.
Despite the Federal Government’s ban on the group’s activities, the protesters persisted, prompting a response from law enforcement.
Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of chaos as police attempted to disperse the gathering, resulting in a frantic scramble among residents and shop owners to seek safety.
According to Kaduna State Police Command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, the IMN members allegedly brandished dangerous weapons and attacked both civilians and police officers.
Several individuals sustained injuries in the skirmish.
The police have since made arrests of suspects allegedly in possession of weapons and have vowed to prosecute them following investigations.
