A protest march by members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) demanding the release of their leader,
Ibrahim Zakzaky in Abuja has turned violent.
Daily Trust reports that trouble started when about 10,000 members of the sect, who were on their way to Unity Fountain, Abuja, on Friday, November 10, reacted to an attempt by a detachment of the police to stop them. Some Pro-Zakzaky protesters in Abuja.
According to Naij.com, the members pushed their way through the barricade with police firing teargas canister and live ammunitions while the protesters responded with stones.
As a result motorists and other road users are scampering for safety. Meanwhile, It was previously reported that the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) condemned the attack by police on peaceful protests by its members in Kaduna and Sokoto states. More photos below:
