Three people martyred, dozens injured in Nigerian police attack on Imam Hussain mourners
On Saturday evening, at Hayin Bello neighborhood, a team of policemen attacked a group of Shias holding the annual Ashura mourning commemorating the brutal assassination of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.
On Saturday evening, at Hayin Bello neighborhood, a team of policemen attacked a group of Shias holding the annual Ashura mourning commemorating the brutal assassination of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.
Three mourners were killed on the spot.
The Policemen, supported by hired thugs, fired canisters of teargas followed by live ammunition on the mourners as the mourning ceremony was on-going.
At least three person was feared killed by the rampaging forces. The police also destroyed cars parked near the venue of the mourning ceremony. The cars belong to people living in the area.
