Police officers on Tuesday clashed with suspected Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) protesters around Wuse market area in Abuja.
According to report, police vehicles were seen chasing the shiite protesters who in turn hurled stones and other objects at them.
The security agents are reported to have teargassed the protesters, thereby causing panic among residents.
Tuesday’s incident follows the arrest of 115 Shiites on Monday after police and Shiite protesters clashed near Unity Park and Transcorp Hilton Hotel on Monday.
Members of the shiite movement are demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
