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42 members of the Muslim Shi’ite group have been killed in recent deadly clashes between the sect and security forces.

The Muslim Shi’ite group on Wednesday said 42 of its members were killed when security forces fired at them during a protest in the capital Abuja.

The protesters belonging to the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) demanded the release of Ibrahim Zakzaky, jailed since December 2015.

Ibrahim Musa who speaks for the group is quoted as saying that “the death toll of yesterday’s attack on our members has risen to seven as of now.

“They died as a result of the injuries they sustained yesterday. And the number of those killed on Monday at Maraba (an area on Abuja’s outskirts) has also risen to 35.”

Meanwhile the Nigerian police has also reportedly arrested 400 members of the Muslim sect.

Zakzaky was arrested when security forces reportedly killed hundreds of his followers  in a crackdown on the group.

A court has ruled that the continuous detention of Zakzaky without charge was illegal. The protesters say he must be released immediately.

 

 

Source: Africafeeds.com

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