According to witness, Atleast 10 people were killed when security forces clashed with Shiite Muslims attending a religious ceremony in northern Nigeria.
Mallam Hussaini says police and soldiers opened fire on Shiites who had gathered Wednesday in Funtua, Katsina state, for Ashoura, a holiday marking the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson.
Katsina police spokesman Salisu Abubakar Agaisa says he cannot confirm any deaths. He says local officials had banned Ashoura gatherings.
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