The United States Embassy yesterday asked the Federal Government to investigate the recent killing of members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shiites.
The crackdown has come under criticism with some members of the public accusing security operatives of disproportionate use of force.
Members of the group took to Abuja, the nation’s capital, earlier in the week protesting against the continued detention of their leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, despite court orders for his release.
“The United States Embassy is concerned by the deaths resulting from clashes between Nigerian security forces and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria in areas surrounding Abuja.