Shi'ite members bury six of their members killed in faceoff with security agents (photo)

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Mmebers of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shi'ites have buried 6 of their members killed in the recent faceoff with men of the Nigerian Army and Police in Abuja. Over 10 members of the group were killed in a faceoff between the sect and security agents that started over the weekend.

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