Why we attacked Zakzaky, other Shiite members – Nigerian Army.

Why we attacked Zakzaky,
other Shiite members –
Nigerian Army.

The Nigerian Army on Saturday stated
its reason for attacking members of the
Islamic Movement of Nigeria.
The Army had on Saturday said the
group blocked the road and attempted
to kill the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur
Buratai, in Kaduna State.
In a statement on Sunday by its
spokesperson, Sani Usman, the Army
described the incident as 'most
unfortunate' but blamed the sect for
blocking roads meant for the public.
"Yesterday'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," Mr. Usman, a
Colonel, said.
"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.

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