Graphic photos of Shiites who tried assassinating Chief of Army staff in Zaria

Several people were killed Saturday during a firefight between the Nigerian Army and members of the Shitte Muslim sect, in Zaria, Kaduna.

The official Twitter account of the Nigerian Army said members of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky’s Shi’a Muslim group attempted to assassinate the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Tukur Buratai.

Photos from the scene have now been released along with photos of the suspected convoy attackers.