Shiites clash with troops
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members of the sect used various objects to barricade the road and also pelted the troops with stones and other dangerous items1 at least three members of shiites died and two soldiers wounded when members of the proscribed islamic sect clashed with nigerian army who were in the escort of ammunition and missiles1 the face-off took place in zuba in federal capital territory fct the army confirmed on sunday that the clash with the sect members on happened on saturday1 the commander army headquarters garrison abuja maj.-gen. james myam said on sunday that troops of the garrison were attacked at about 3 p.m. at zuba bridge by the sect as they escort ammunitions and missiles from abuja to army central ammunition depot in kaduna state1 the sect members who were supposedly to be in a procession established an illegal road block denying motorists free passage1 when the troops convoy attempted to clear the road block they met stiff opposition from the sect1 the troops were taking the arms from abuja to army central ammunition depot in kaduna state1 they smashed both military and civilian vehicles windscreens and windows1 they also attempted to overrun the escorts to cart away the ammunition and missiles the troops were escorting. this led to the troops opening fire to extricate themselves1 consequently troops of 102 guards battalion in whose area of responsibility the incident occurred rushed to the convoys rescue myam said1 he however said normalcy had been restored in the area and advised members of the public especially those plying the abuja-zuba road to go about their normal activities1 the commander assured the public that no individual or persons would be allowed to disturb public peace or provoke attacks against military convoys. nan1