Pro-Palestinian Protest Turns Bloody In Zaria, As Troops Kill 5 Shiite Muslims

Although details are still sketchy, a security source said a full investigation is underway to determine the cause of the clash.

Nigerian troops have reportedly killed at least 5 persons from a Muslim Shiite group in Zaria, Kaduna State of Shiites under the leadership of Sheik Ibraheem Zakzaky.

Sources told SaharaReporters that soldiers opened fire on members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria during an annual procession called ‘Quds Day’ in solidarity with Palestinians under Isreali attacks in Gaza. The clash happened at PZ area on Sabon Gari Road. A convoy of soldiers from the Zaria Army deport reportedly ran out patience after waiting for 35 minutes for the procession to end. As they meant to leave, someone in the crowd reportedly opened fire as the protesters blocked the road.

Today's event, a source in Zaria told Saharareporters, holds the last Friday of every Ramadan fasting season. However, this year's procession was dedicated to the Palestinian people in Gaza.

Although details are still sketchy, a security source said a full investigation is underway to determine the cause of the clash. Mr. Zakzakky is an implacable foe of Islamist sect Boko Haram, a reason why today's clash between the sect and Nigerian troops remains a mystery.

As at the time of publishing this report, it was said that tension is still high in the town. And both military and Shiites are yet to react official regarding cause of the killings.

The development is coming barely two days after General Muhammadu Buhari (rtf) and and an Islamic cleric, Sheik Dahiru Bauchi escaped bombing attacks by suspected terrorists.

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Nigerian Troops Kill Sheik Zakzaky’s Son, Others In Zaria

SaharaReporters has just confirmed that Mahumd Ibraheem Zakzaky, the son of Sheik Ibraheem Zakzaky, was among those gunned down by Nigerian soldiers in Zaria as a group held a rally in support of Palestinians on Israel’s invasion of Gaza.

Mahmud Zakzaky and a few other demonstrators were killed in the shooting this evening in the ancient town of Zaria.

In a statement issued by Ibrahim Musa, editor of the movement’s weekly magazine Almizan, and sent to the New York office of SaharaReporters, the Islamic group accused the military of killing several of its members with impunity. The statement also claimed that more than 40 other members sustained serious injuries.

“Reports reaching our news desk now indicated that some soldiers of the Nigerian army have opened fire on the tail end of the Quds procession held after Jumaat prayers in Zaria, Kaduna State. The procession, which took off from Sabon Gari Jumaat Mosque, reached Kofar Doka peacefully with no incident. However some soldiers attacked the procession [at the] PZ junction in Zaria.

“They shot Mahmud Ibraheem Zakzaky, but [his body] was taken away by the Muslim brothers. But several [other] Muslim brothers were shot by the security agents.

“As at the time of writing this report, there is no confirmation on the number of Muslim brothers shot or killed by the soldiers, but our says say five people were killed. The Quds procession was held today peacefully in more than 10 Nigerian cities. Why the attack on the Zaria procession?

“[The] latest report on the attack by soldiers on Quds peaceful procession is that ten Muslim brothers were gunned down by the soldiers, among them Mahmud Ibraheem Zakzaky, son of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, and a Muslim sister with her child on her back. There are over 40 Muslim brothers’ casualties with different degrees of gunshots by the soldiers. The story is still unfolding, with reinforcement of soldiers coming from Kaduna, according to our news sources.”

http://saharareporters.com/2014/07/25/nigerian-troops-kill-sheik-zakzaky%E2%80%99s-son-others-zaria

Muslims ( not all of them though) can be stupid sometimes... What concerns Nigeria with what is happening in Gaza? Boko boys are killing people everyday here in Nigeria and these people didn't protest it yet they didn't hesitate to do some stupid protest for Palestinians here in Nigeria, as if we don't enough trouble here already. The man that led that protest should be arrested immediately.

DO WE HAVE ISRAELIS living in that city they protestin ?there was bomb trouble in that state with curfew,are they not aware of such?the boko haram vampires have bin feedin upon their flesh since last year, none of them have come out to protest , but since their muslim brothers are involved in israel, they are now tryin to cause violence in that state.believe me, they wil just start killin all d christians around them in zaria as usual.thats what they r good at!every thing has religious conotation with d hausa man and thats one of the reason y this insurgence we r going tru now has not gotten any head or tale.

gidjah: DO WE HAVE ISRAELIS living in that city they protestin ?there was bomb trouble in that state with curfew,are they not aware of such?the boko haram vampires have bin feedin upon their flesh since last year, none of them have come out to protest , but since their muslim brothers are involved in israel, they are now tryin to cause violence in that state.believe me, they wil just start killin all d christians around them in zaria as usual.thats what they r good at!every thing has religious conotation with d hausa man and thats one of the reason y this insurgence we r going tru now has not gotten any head or tale.

Shia Muslims the world over, and even many Sunni Muslims, mark al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day to show solidarity with the Palestinians, just once a year. this procession takes place even in London and New York. it isn't the first time it is happening.

also, people should be free to expressing their support. you don't have to lecture people on how to channel their support or teach them how to doctor their beliefs.

Onyocha:

Shia Muslims the world over, and even many Sunni Muslims, mark al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day to show solidarity with the Palestinians, just once a year. this procession takes place even in London and New York. it isn't the first time it is happening.

also, people should be free to expressing their support. you don't have to lecture people on how to channel their support or teach them how to doctor their beliefs.

This is a very idiotic and silly response.

The hausa should rather protest against their govt that had made dem very poor and turned them almajiris in their millions. An average palestinian has a better\brighter future than average northerner.

Atimes some muslims can be silly in their thinking.