UPDATED: One confirmed dead as security officials clash with Shiites in Abuja

A violent clash erupted between security agents and members of the Shiite Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Friday, leading to the death of at least one person.

Members of the IMN told PREMIUM TIMES that some of their members were killed during the clash. However, the police only confirmed the death of an officer during the incident.

The police also said 19 suspected members of the Shiite group were arrested.

The clash occurred during the Quds procession by the IMN members on…