Clash between Nigerian military, Shiite sect leaves scores dead
Nigeria s military has killed hundreds of Shiite Muslims, in weekend clashes between a rebellious sect and troops. The military says that the raids came after hundreds blocked the army chief s convoy and threatened him. Soldiers killed hundreds of Shiite Muslims this weekend, after the group opened fire on the Nigerian army chief s convoy, according to the Shia Islamic Movement and military officials. Witness Ojo Momodu told the Associated Press that the Shiites had barricaded the road with burning tires as the army chief approached. They then hurled stones at his convoy.