Their leader, Ibrahim El-zakyzaky, has been taken into custody by the army before he was released to the police for investigation.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi Kolawole, on Tuesday t saidhat the Shi’ite members were being prosecuted for incitement and public disturbances among other charges.
She said:
“Some Shi’ite members have been arraigned in court where they were charged with criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbances among others; they have been remanded in prison custody and the case adjourned.”The Shi’ite members had had a clash with the Army about two weeks ago during which about 20 persons were killed.
They have been remanded in prison custody.
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