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UPDATE 2-Police fire guns during Shi'ite protest in Nigeria capital -witness

Published 11/07/2019, 12:53
UPDATE 2-Police fire guns during Shi'ite protest in Nigeria capital -witness

(Updates with gunshots, arrests)
ABUJA, July 11 (Reuters) - Police fired guns and teargas in
a clash with a protesting Shi'ite Muslim group in Nigeria's
capital city Abuja, Reuters witnesses saw on Thursday.
Two Reuters witnesses heard gunshots and one saw policemen
fire their weapons in an effort to disperse hundreds who
gathered outside government buildings to demand the release of
their leader.
The Reuters witness said it did not appear the police were
aiming at protesters, but they appeared to be firing live
rounds. The confrontation comes two days after clashes with
police left at least two dead and 40 protesters in police
custody.
Protesters ran and threw stones as police tried to disperse
the crowds. A witness saw police arrest at least a dozen
protesters.
A police spokesman did not respond to a phone call or text
messages requesting comment.
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), a group that
represents Nigeria's minority Shi'ite Muslims, has said they
will continue protesting until they secure the release of their
leader, Ibrahim Zakzaky, who has been in detention since 2015.
On Tuesday, Nigeria's National Assembly went into lockdown
after gunshots erupted during a violent confrontation between
the sides. Each side blamed the other for the gunfire.

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