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Suicide Bombers Kill More Than 20 Shi'ite Muslims Trekking From Kano To Zaria

Two suicide bombers mingled with members of the Zaria-based Islamic Movement killing more than 20 sect members at Samawa Village in Garun Mallam LGA in Kano state.

Two suicide bombers mingled with members of the Zaria-based  Islamic Movement killing more than 20 sect members at Samawa Village in Garun Mallam LGA in Kano state.

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Members of the Shi'ite Islamic sect were trekking from Kano to Zaria in commemoration of the life of Imam Hussain when the bombers hit their party killing and injuring several people. The annual trekking event usually involves thousands of Muslims across northern Nigeria.

 The group is led by Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

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