Clash With Shiites: Policeman Stoned To Death

A Policeman has been reportedly stoned to death and a patrol van set ablaze in the clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria(IMN) and the police in Kaduna on Thursday.

The incidence which took place along the Ibrahim Taiwo Road in the heart of the city on Thursday, occurred while the leader of the sect, Ibrahim El Zakzaky and wife, Zeena were arraigned before the Kaduna State High Court four(4), whose trial could not hold because of the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Gideon Kurada.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Mukhtar Aliyu, confirmed the incident, but said he was going to give details later.

The Department of State Service (DSS) said it had arrested two Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) commanders in Kukuntu village Gwgwalada, Abuja.

According to statement issued by an operative of the service, Tony Opuiyo on Thursday in Abuja, said the suspects, Bashiru Adams and Rufai Sajo were arrested on May 5, after special operations on identified targets.

Opuiyo said the suspects were discovered to have concluded plans to perpetuate the ideals of the group in the area, and in collaboration with Boko Haram, carry out heinous violent attacks on innocent persons.