Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shiites stormed the National Assembly earlier today demanding to know the whereabouts of their leader, Shiekh Ibrahim El-zakzaky.
The Protesters reportedly attacked security officials stationed at the National Assembly and shot a police officer and a civil defense officer.
According to PUNCH, the gates to the National Assembly have been shut. However, the dreaded Shiite members overpowered the policemen at the gate, collected one of their guns and shot the two security operatives.
They entered the main entrance popularly known as MOPOL gate and vandalized the gatehouse. They also burnt three vehicles and destroyed many others.
The sect members unleashed terror on other security operatives when tear-gas canisters were fired to disperse them.
The gates to all the National Assembly premises have been closed as staff and other accredited persons ran for dear lives.
Visitors to the federal parliament were barred from entering the premises as of the time of filing this report.
Watch the video below:
Posted by Politics Nigeria on Tuesday, July 9, 2019
You may be interested
AFCON 2025Q: New Boy Osho, Iheanacho, Start For Super Eagles Vs Benin Republic
Webby - November 14, 2024The Super Eagles will line-up in a 3-4-3 formation in tonight’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Benin…
My Goal Was To Achieve Success With Ten Hag At Man United –De Ligt
Webby - November 14, 2024Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt has suggested Erik ten Hag didn’t get the breaks he needed to keep his job…
I Want To Take My Game To New Level –Lookman
Webby - November 13, 2024Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reiterated his commitment to take his game to the next level.The Nigerian international, who…