The Nigerian Army, through its acting spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, on Sunday, urged Zaria residents to go about their legitimate businesses as the security situation in the city had been brought under control.
It would be recalled that suspected members of the Shi’ite sect on Saturday, allegedly attacked the convoy of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai in Zaria. This, however, resulted to loss of lives as the military fought back.
But reacting to the development, The Army Spokesman, Sani Usman said the continuous disruption of public peace by any group would not be tolerated.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the army said, “Acts that subject citizens to hardship, delays, threats and disruption of public peace cannot be tolerated and must stop.
“The Nigerian Constitution guarantees the rights of any group of persons and Sheikh El Zak Zaky’s followers to hold a peaceful march or procession unhindered, but it also guarantees other people’s rights of way on public highways.
The statement further stated that, “as soon as order is restored to the situation in Zaria city and its environs, the Police will investigate the incident and the public will be informed.
“In the meantime, the public is advised to go about their lawful business and report any suspicious persons or incidents to the police,” the statement added.
Usman said the antecedents of the group remained worrisome especially as they infringed on the rights of innocent citizens.
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