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One killed, three injured as soldiers, Shiites clash in Yobe

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6 years ago

September 21, 2018

One person was reportedly killed and three others injured in a clash between the military and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria in Potiskum , Yobe State on Friday.
It was gathered that the fracas began shortly after the IMN members rounded off their Ashura procession with prayers around 8 : 30 am near Central Hotel , Potiskum .

The Yobe State Police Commissioner , Abdulmaliki Sunmonu , who confirmed the incident to journalists said that three persons were injured during the clash .

He said that the JTF responded after the IMN members attempted to seize one of the security operatives ’ rifle .

He said he was awaiting more details about the incident .

He said : “ I will update you as soon as I get full details on the clash . ”

A member of the IMN group , El – Tafseer , who spoke to journalists , said the police boss did not give the true reflection of what happened , he explained that they were attacked by the soldiers minutes after the Ashura procession had closed .

He said , “ We just sighted the soldiers armed with guns and sticks approaching us . They started beating and harassing us to disperse.

“ We began to run when they fired gunshots indiscriminately . Three people were injured and a teenager , not our member , was hit by a stray bullet in the head .

“ He died in the hospital .

“ They also arrested Malam Gambo Abbas and detained him . ”

Our correspondent was told that the indiscriminate gunshots threw the town into confusion with residents and passers -by scampering to safety .