100 killed as Nigerian forces open fire at Shia gathering

killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more in the northern city of Kano.

killing nearly 100 and injuring hundreds more in the northern city of Kano.

Violence broke out when police tried to disperse thousands of people, including women and children, who were marching from Kano to Kaduna for the mourning rituals.

Witnesses said that they saw dozens of bodies sprawled on the ground before the Nigerian forces evacuated them.

The casualties were caused after soldiers fired live rounds and tear gas at mourners during a peaceful march held ahead of the upcoming Arbaeen mourning rituals, which marks 40 days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.