In video: Army, Shiite confrontation in Zaria before the guns boomed

In video: Army, Shiite confrontation in Zaria before the guns boomed

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 3:49 pm


Shiite elements blocking the road on Saturday. Hospital says over 60 corpses brought to the morgue

Shiite elements blocking the road on Saturday. Hospital says over 60 corpses brought to the morgue

A video of what transpired on Saturday in Zaria before Nigerian soldiers shot at Shia muslims blocking the Samaru Road is in circulation.

The video shows soldiers in the convoy of the Chief of army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai negotiating for a passage. The Shittes who had blocked the road are adamant.

How it all began: Soldiers talking with the Shiites on Saturday

How it all began: Soldiers talking with the Shiites on Saturday

The rest is history.

You need to watch to conclude whether the tragic incident was justifiable or not. watch on You Tube

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