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Top Shiite Muslims including Muhammadu Turi, and the head of the medical team of the sect, Mustapha Saidu, have been killed following the sect's clash with Nigerian army in Zaria, Kaduna.
Reports added that the holy shrine of the sect was also demolished with about 20 people killed.
According to Premium Times, 19 bodies of people killed during the incident was received at the military hospital in Chindit Barracks Depot of the Nigerian Army, Zaria.
According to Premium Times, the Nigerian troops sustained a crackdown on the members of the sect throughout the night up till the morning.
The sect's leader, El-Zakyzaky was also arrested.
Heavy shootings and sounds of explosions were heard in Gellesu and Sokoto Road, where Hussainiyya – the spiritual centre of the sect – is located.
This follows the Nigerian army's claim that the Islamic movement's leader El-Zakyzaky, is attempting to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai.
The Nigerian Army and members of the sect have accused each other of instigating attacks that led to the death of members of the movement on Saturday.
Reports added that the holy shrine of the sect was also demolished with about 20 people killed.
According to Premium Times, 19 bodies of people killed during the incident was received at the military hospital in Chindit Barracks Depot of the Nigerian Army, Zaria.
According to Premium Times, the Nigerian troops sustained a crackdown on the members of the sect throughout the night up till the morning.
The sect's leader, El-Zakyzaky was also arrested.
Heavy shootings and sounds of explosions were heard in Gellesu and Sokoto Road, where Hussainiyya – the spiritual centre of the sect – is located.
This follows the Nigerian army's claim that the Islamic movement's leader El-Zakyzaky, is attempting to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai.
The Nigerian Army and members of the sect have accused each other of instigating attacks that led to the death of members of the movement on Saturday.
