Zaria: Leader of Islamic Sect Accuses Army of Killing Members

Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky

Leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, otherwise known as Shiite, Sheikh Ibnrahim El-Zakzaky,  has accused  soldiers of killing  35 members of the sect during a clash in Zaria  Friday.

El-Zakzaky also claimed that his  three sons  were killed  during the  clash between his group and some soldiers.
  He disclosed this  to newsmen in Zaria Saturday.

Military authorities could not be reached as at the time of filing this report for their  reaction,  but sources said  the clash with the sect   is being investigated to establish the fact.

  Members of the sect were reported to have blocked a major road at Zaria  during a procession, and  were  alleged to have refused to give way when  a truck load of soldiers were passing the same road.

The soldiers were said to have shot into the air to disperse  the  group  from  the road.
Details to follow