The Shiite Sect on the orders of their leader,
Ibrahim Alzak-zaky today afternoon in Zaria attacked the convoy of the
Chief of Army Staff while on his way to pay homage on the Emir of Zazzau
and attend the Passing Out Parade of 73 Regular Recruits Intake of
Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria.
The sect numbering hundreds carrying dangerous weapons, barricaded the
roads with bonfires, heavy stones and tyres. They refused all entreaties
to disperse and then started firing and pelting the convoy with
dangerous objects. The barricade was obviously a deliberate attempt to
assassinate the Chief of Army Staff and members of his entourage while
on a legitimate official assignment as Special Guest of Honour at the
passing out parade which has earlier been widely publicized.The troops responsible for the safety and security of the Chief of Army Staff on hearing explosion and firing were left with no choice than to defend him and the convoy at all cost as well as open up the barricaded road for law abiding citizens. This is in line with the Nigerian Army Rules of Engagement and Code of Conduct.
