NPF pledges adequate security amid El-Zakzakky protests (Video)
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has assured members of the public of adequate security in the wake of violent protests by members of the Shi’ite Movement.
NPF Spokesman, DCP Jimoh Moshood who gave the assurance, also urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring communities to go about their lawful businesses peacefully.
NAN recalls that El-Zakzakky was arrested in 2015 after members of his movement had a confrontation with the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, in Zaria, Kaduna state.
Since the arrest and detention of El-Zakzakky, his followers have organised series of protests in some cities in the country, to demand his release.
NAN reports that 53 members of the group were recently arrested by the Police in Abuja following a violent clash with the Army, resulting in the death of three members of the sect.
The Nigerian Army confirmed the deaths.
The Army also said that two soldiers sustained injuries during the clash in Zuba, while another soldier was injured in Kugbo-Karu, both suburbs of the FCT. (NAN)
