Shiites protest enters second day

Members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN’s) protest has entered the second day in Abuja.

The protesters stormed the parliament building on Tuesday, demanding the release of their leader, El-Zakzaky.

They were denied entrance at the second gate, after gaining access through the front gate by the three arms zone.

Vehicles were destroyed and burnt, while nine officers sustained injuries to the head and leg when the protesters attacked them.

The police public relations officer, FCT command, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, informed that 40 members of the sect have been arrested in connection with the violent protest, and investigation is in progress.