@Op Can you properly embed the video?

Seun, Lalasticlala can this be put on front-page? At least people can get a better feel of what really transpired that day.

While not absolving the Army of excessive use of force, it does show that there could have been a better outcome had things been handled differently

The video is quite revealing ..

I don't understand Hausa but there is nothing peaceful about those shiit people ..

sexaddict08:
yes, but they went too far. Almost 400 or 500 dead!!!! damn.

even if na chickens. think about it.

that's just media hype .. People protesting in that video is not even up to 200

As a Muslim, I must be truthful all the time. It was a completely avoidable event. The Shiite brothers must recognize that Nigeria as an entity is multifaceted, multireligious, and multiethnic. We should all learn to practice our religion within the laws of the country we are.
They had no rights to block the major roads in any town. If every religion did that, there will be chaos everywhere.
The general who spoke with the Shiites in the video was very very matured. He shed his powers to try to reason at the level of an ordinary Nigerian citizen. Imagine it was a pregnant woman on the way to hospital, or an injured accident victim being rushed to hospital. You simply cannot block the road like that.
I watched PressTV try to rubbish the whole incident with falsehoods and one sided stories. A pity they went so much overboard that they became liars.
Securitywise, it is very very unsafe for the convoy of the COAS to be held up. He escaped ambush recently by BH, and anyone in that crowd could have intentions to attack the COAS and actually carry out the threat. I believe the Iranians condemning the army will not really tolerate Ayatollah Khomeini's convoy being held up in a hostile environment.

cowgirl9090:
Why not use rubber bullets and tear gas on them. Shame on the military. Nigeria still has a very long way to go .

so the army should go about with rubber bullets...you think say na boys scout.

FolarinLondon:
Having watched this video, the so called shiite deserve their untimely death. It was an open suicide.

I can bet my life on this, UK and US military would have killed more in a similar situation. Let black communities in US tell you what they have been through during protest with a common US police.

Let Irish people in Northern Ireland tell you what their experiences were with British army on their streets during IRA-British confrontation.

No police in US will stand you holding a cutlass or any weapon for few minutes after few warnings; US police will kill you in broad day light in a similar situation in which Nigeria Army found themselves.

you dey mind dem ..some even said they didn't have any weapon on them that millitary started killing them for no reason ..

Its standard practise all over the world for force, no weapon is small weapon as long as it can kill.. So kill before he kills you.
Most of the weapons they brandish have already been soaked in poison ..

Soon the mumu amnesty international will start tormenting our military ..

I think this video should on the FP. The Shia messed up but its also wrong to shoot at protesters.

magicminister:


During the subsidy protest, I remember some roads were blocked, during a pdp rally, roads are blocked even an owambe can sometimes get roads blocked.
If we are to kill everyone conducting themselves in a disorderly manner then no one would exist.
Those shiites did nothing that warranted the hails of bullet.

For cryingnout loud, , children were in their midst.
May God forgive the men behind the trigger cos they will reap the full consequences here on earth.

What buratai should have done is to keepnhis appointment for another day.
Turn around and let the police deal with it.

Whatch the video I attached and see for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeFzeNAHEhU

Are you kidding me? Defer his engagement because of what that some religious fanatics were doing procession, on a federal Road for that matter. I was very sympathetic on this shiites issue, till I saw this clip, it is utterly preposterous. There is something with Muslims and stubbornness, why not make way, let the COAS and his entourage pass, then continue with your bloody procession, it is only a f00l that argues with an Armed man, talkless, our Military Men i.e going by their antecedents. They shiite guys were wielding sticks and cutlasses, some with Masks, shouting "Allahu Akbar" in front of the COAS even after pleas from the Brigadier General for them to clear the road

It's like you've not mingled with these soldiers to see how they protect their senior officers.

RealSleek:
But come to think of it o, why are they always shouting Allahu akbar when kasala wan burst??.....because in our church we only shout Halleluyah when we want to praise God and when we are happy

I tell you those guys are so deeply blinded by their religion. Extremists have turned that word 'Allahu Akbar' into an explosive sentence, like Allahu Akbar!! Next thing u hear is [size=15pt]BOOM!![/size]

Thank God for videos, for those of us quick to jump to conclusion that the army attacked defenseless people it is now clear these people wanted the carnage they got from the NA. How can you block the army with cutlass, bow and arrow and stick while insisting on your right to block a federal highway
he (coas) even came down to beg them with God, for several minutes
this is the NA we are talking about o, currently fighting deadly boko boys, yet u try to humiliate the coas, damn this was mass suicide
I hope biafra boys are watching this o, we know you are on Christmas break when you resume u ma go and confront army you hia!
A word is enough for the wise

FOLYKAZE:


The soldiers are supposed to be battle ready and always ready to defend Nigeria territory.

No one know exactly how this started. But believe me, this soldiers would have firstly approached them even before tbis video was shot. Remember the pictures Ibnsultan released. The Army chief was with the protesting youth pleading for pass. The picture reveal some pleas were made and the protesters rejected the plea. This rises to soldiers forming wall. A look at the beginning of the video shows that the soldiers formed a wall protecting their convoy. This video is indeed showing second attempt by the soldiers to plea to the protesters.

The soldiers have done their best and are nowhere to be blame here. This protesters had on them weapons and are ready to attack. Think about it. If these gallant men were posted to defend you, will you be happy if some miscreants block your way and threatened you with stick, clubs, bow and arrow while your soldiers watch without doing anything. These nuisance even have cutlass with them. This is enough threat signal and enough reason for attack. The best form of defence is attack. I think they did a great job there

Absolutely.
The same people trying to blame the Soldiers would have been the ones to mock them if they've have been killed by those matchete and arms bearing miscreants.
Soldiers are not exactly trained to be civil, they are trained to be aggressive and kill if need be in the process of defending the integrity and sovereignty of Nigeria and the COAS is one of the symbol of Nigerian sovereignty .

You have no right under any circumstances to block a military convoy from passing through! You just don't!

eposho:

Go back and watch that video again, that's more like civil war brewing cap with disobedience.

when a British soldier was hacked to death in front of a barracks did the British govt order a slaughter of muslims?

continue to justify the brutal actions of security forces, when you or someone close to you have a personal encounter with them you will know better.

remember this same forces can be unleashed against anyone or any group. rule of law is what guarantees our individual right

Wetin go make me go block soldier road...why I go wan listen to human being wey I knw wat to do kai...damboroba

magicminister:


During the subsidy protest, I remember some roads were blocked, during a pdp rally, roads are blocked even an owambe can sometimes get roads blocked.
If we are to kill everyone conducting themselves in a disorderly manner then no one would exist.
Those shiites did nothing that warranted the hails of bullet.

For cryingnout loud, , children were in their midst.
May God forgive the men behind the trigger cos they will reap the full consequences here on earth.

What buratai should have done is to keepnhis appointment for another day.
Turn around and let the police deal with it.

Whatch the video I attached and see for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeFzeNAHEhU

This video sums it up for me.
I am amazed at how Nigerians in this 21st century would support the carnage by the NA.
there is nothing whatsoever in that video that justifies the killing of these civilians and even if we can justify that, what about the massacre that followed at the residence of the sect leader and the eventual destruction of the place?
For goodness sake, where in the world do you disperse an angry mob with live ammunition? and to think that so many are silent or even support this is just beyond me.

Look at the attached video I just quoted, this incident happened in China in the 80's just imagine a civilian standing in the way of a convoy of military tanks, also notice he even climbs on top of one of the tanks in defiance. this act would have been interpreted as an assassination attempt by our dear NA, in fact that man would have been gunned down instantly.

I give up man! I give up!!

PentiumPro:


Absolutely.
The same people trying to blame the Soldiers would have been the ones to mock them if they've have been killed by those matchete and arms bearing miscreants.
Soldiers are not exactly trained to be civil, they are trained to be aggressive and kill if need be in the process of defending the integrity and sovereignty of Nigeria and the COAS is one of the symbol of Nigerian sovereignty .

Wrong!!!

there are rules of engagement and soldiers are deployed for peace keeping and monitoring operations.

Do you mean in a UN operation Nigerian soldiers will slaughter their hosts when they protest?

Do you know it's illegal to use or deploy soldiers for internal operations without legal backing?

magicminister:


During the subsidy protest, I remember some roads were blocked, during a pdp rally, roads are blocked even an owambe can sometimes get roads blocked.
If we are to kill everyone conducting themselves in a disorderly manner then no one would exist.
Those shiites did nothing that warranted the hails of bullet.

For cryingnout loud, , children were in their midst.
May God forgive the men behind the trigger cos they will reap the full consequences here on earth.

What buratai should have done is to keepnhis appointment for another day.
Turn around and let the police deal with it.

Whatch the video I attached and see for yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeFzeNAHEhU

Bros why would you support stupidity. usually when a protest is not carried out peaceful and causes obstruction to the public; officers are sent to disperse them forcefully. An owanbe is a party (jollification) which the police are sometimes informed and sometimes part take in it.There are always instances where owanbe move out of the way once called upon too. But Why in the world would some group block government road, resist and not face government might. You clearly didn't observe the video properly they saw troops carrying guns and they were picking stones, showcasing sticks and cutlasses. Why didn't they use one side of the road. Nigeria security issues is very delicate at the moment and measures are taken to handle situations which the Coast did. Tomorrow some idiots will block third mainland bridge and say they are have a program and we all clap for them because we want to be civilized . Maybe next time invite them to your street.... The video you attached was one man's view on things and he was without any form of weapon and clearly could be a nut case. Children watching their parent display stupidity lessons for tomorrow leaders...One Love

femu:


Wrong!!!

there are rules of engagement and soldiers are deployed for peace keeping and monitoring operations.

Do you mean in a UN operation Nigerian soldiers will slaughter their hosts when they protest?

Do you know it's illegal to use or deploy soldiers for internal operations without legal backing?

In the situation those guys found themselves, the rule of engagement is clear, do everything to protect yourselves and superior out of arms way..
I tell you, if this affront on the military by arms wielding thugs was in a place like Maiduguri, you would have been counting the deads in thousands.
They were not deployed for any operation, they were on the convoy of the COAS, which he is fully entitled to.
You guys are downplaying the serious breach of security and act of aggression of those thugs while ascribing the whole blame to the military guys.
You are entitled to your opinion, just like I'm entitled to mine. The army guys did the right thing to protect themselves in the face of clear and present danger.

This video helped to put things into proper perspective.
The nigerian army conducted itself professionally.
Those guys weren't on a peaceful procession. Those were unruly miscreants that posses threat to society.
The major problem of the north is illiteracy level of the youths.

PentiumPro:


In the situation those guys found themselves, the rule of engagement is clear, do everything to protect yourselves and superior out of arms way..
I tell you, if this affront on the military by arms wielding thugs was in a place like Maiduguri, you would have been counting the deads in thousands.
They were not deployed for any operation, they were on the convoy of the COAS, which he is fully entitled to.
You guys are downplaying the serious breach of security and act of aggression of those thugs while ascribing the whole blame to the military guys.
You are entitled to your

opinion, just like I'm entitled to mine. The army guys did the right thing to protect themselves in the face of clear and present danger.

my dear always be deep in reasoning.


The orphans of this violence will not make good employees, inlaws, employers or citizens to the society.

The consequences of a dysfunctional society is unpredictable. Why do we want to create more unstable human beings because the army wants to pass. we have unleashed 100s of dysfunctional families through this act.

Like it or not we will interact and have to deal with them.

You could endup employing one as a maiguard and he can have a mental break down and damage you

FOLYKAZE:


The soldiers are supposed to be battle ready and always ready to defend Nigeria territory.

No one know exactly how this started. But believe me, this soldiers would have firstly approached them even before tbis video was shot. Remember the pictures Ibnsultan released. The Army chief was with the protesting youth pleading for pass. The picture reveal some pleas were made and the protesters rejected the plea. This rises to soldiers forming wall. A look at the beginning of the video shows that the soldiers formed a wall protecting their convoy. This video is indeed showing second attempt by the soldiers to plea to the protesters.

The soldiers have done their best and are nowhere to be blame here. This protesters had on them weapons and are ready to attack. Think about it. If these gallant men were posted to defend you, will you be happy if some miscreants block your way and threatened you with stick, clubs, bow and arrow while your soldiers watch without doing anything. These nuisance even have cutlass with them. This is enough threat signal and enough reason for attack. The best form of defence is attack. I think they did a great job there

That is not an excuse for the soldier to shoot unarmed civilians!!
Damn what are we in this country!!
I completely condemn the people for their stup!d acts but it does not justify shooting unarmed civilians.
Would you be happy for the army to shoot people blocking the road because of burial ceremony?
Granted they were silly to block the road but is that why you should wipe them off?

MARKone:


Are you kidding me? Defer his engagement because of what that some religious fanatics were doing procession, on a federal Road for that matter. I was very sympathetic on this shiites issue, till I saw this clip, it is utterly preposterous. There is something with Muslims and stubbornness, why not make way, let the COAS and his entourage pass, then continue with your bloody procession, it is only a f00l that argues with an Armed man, talkless, our Military Men i.e going by their antecedents. They shiite guys were wielding sticks and cutlasses, some with Masks, shouting "Allahu Akbar" in front of the COAS even after pleas from the Brigadier General for them to clear the road

It's like you've not mingled with these soldiers to see how they protect their senior officers.

So, they deserve to be gunned down?
Women, chidren and men gunned down for resisting the almighty coas and his truculent brigandes?
They were agressive but not violent.
Bro, ive seen alot of things in the killing of those people is gross injustice

Lanretoye:

so the army should go about with rubber bullets...you think say na boys scout.

Hahahahaha thank you jare
10000gazillion likes

PentiumPro:


In the situation those guys found themselves, the rule of engagement is clear, do everything to protect yourselves and superior out of arms way..
I tell you, if this affront on the military by arms wielding thugs was in a place like Maiduguri, you would have been counting the deads in thousands.
They were not deployed for any operation, they were on the convoy of the COAS, which he is fully entitled to.
You guys are downplaying the serious breach of security and act of aggression of those thugs while ascribing the whole blame to the military guys.
You are entitled to your opinion, just like I'm entitled to mine. The army guys did the right thing to protect themselves in the face of clear and present danger.

God bless you!

gists:

That is not an excuse for the soldier to shoot unarmed civilians!!
Damn what are we in this country!!
I completely condemn the people for their stup!d acts but it does not justify shooting unarmed civilians.
Would you be happy for the army to shoot people blocking the road because of burial ceremony?
Granted they were silly to block the road but is that why you should wipe them off?

Blocking the road is illegal enough. But the fact you refuse to address is that these sects member had weapons on them. They had bow and arrows, machetes, clubs and sticks and this is a security threat which the army have no other option than to respond to.

What were they doing with those weapons? Some are even covering their face amd wrre about to attack the army. I hope you wont give a rampaging miscreants chances to attack you first while you stand and watch

femu:



my dear always be deep in reasoning.


The orphans of this violence will not make good employees, inlaws, employers or citizens to the society.

The consequences of a dysfunctional society is unpredictable. Why do we want to create more unstable human beings because the army wants to pass. we have unleashed 100s of dysfunctional families through this act.

Like it or not we will interact and have to deal with them.

You could endup employing one as a maiguard and he can have a mental break down and damage you

Bros, I'm not a person easily sold on emotions. I will rather look at context, merits or otherwise of an action.
I doubt if you would be so foolish to threaten gun wielding and war weary soldiers with clubs, machetes, big stones and catapults and expect them to maintain their cool like those Senior army officers did, while restraining their men.

gists:

That is not an excuse for the soldier to shoot unarmed civilians!!
Damn what are we in this country!!
I completely condemn the people for their stup!d acts but it does not justify shooting unarmed civilians.
Would you be happy for the army to shoot people blocking the road because of burial ceremony?
Granted they were silly to block the road but is that why you should wipe them off?

I think you all should stop these UNARMED CIVILIANS balderdash
Those guys were fully armed. It's not only when you carry guns that you are armed.

PentiumPro:


Bros, I'm not a person easily sold on emotions. I will rather look at context, merits or otherwise of an action.
I doubt if you would be so foolish to threaten gun wielding and war weary soldiers with clubs, machetes, big stones and catapults and expect them to maintain their cool like those Senior army officers did, while restraining their men.

Welcome to your dysfunctional society and be ready to deal with the current and upcoming problems.

Right or wrong will no longer matter when the associated effects of the violence begin to occur.

we don't live for the moment alone.

agriboom:


God bless you!

Amen.
I'm a practicing Muslim, but I would not be stupidd to defend foolishness.

femu:


Welcome to your dysfunctional society and be ready to deal with the current and upcoming problems.

Right or wrong will no longer matter when the associated effects of the violence begin to occur.

we don't live for the moment alone.

Thank you and do have a nice day.

To think I even felt bad for them initially before seeing the video,what else were they looking for if not violence and death

No one has the monopoly of violence please .they got what they wanted