BREAKING: Shiites Invade NASS, Attack Policeman, NSCDC Officers

Some members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as Shiites group have lay siege on a policeman and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence corps officer at the National Assembly on Tuesday.

The group stormed the NASS gate demanding to know the whereabouts of their leader, Shiekh Ibrahim Elzak-zaky.

The armed protesters also smashed windows of the National Assembly at the main gate and damaged policemen vehicles within the premises.

Also smashed were vehicles of visitors caught in the web during the violent protest.

However, detachment of armed policemen have been stationed around the National Assembly gates and the green areas.

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It was also gathered that the protesters were dispersed with teargas by security operatives.

The operatives, our correspondent, observed are scanning the expansive grounds of the complex, scouting for dissidents that may have gained grounds.

The retreating protesters scaled the main gate of the complex, damaging several windows as they were repelled by security operatives.

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