More than 12 people have died in a battle between Shiites and police officers

Monjola Sotubo 14:41 - 14 November 2016

Shiite Muslims protested in the streets of the Nigerian city Kano to press for the release of Ibrahim Zakzaky, held by Nigeria's secret police since December 2015 after a military crackdown on his sect that left over 300 dead

The incident occurred around the Tamburawa area on Monday,after the police tried to stop a Shiite protest.

More than 12 people have been reported dead after a clash between members of the

The incident occurred around the Tamburawa area on Monday, November 14, after the police made attempts to stop a Shiite protest, reports say.

One of the deceased persons is a police officer.

Police officers in the state are said to have been deployed to the area to maintain the peace leading to the blockage of the Kano- Zaria road.

The attack comes almost a year after a clash between the Nigerian army and members of the group in Zaria, Kaduna state which led to the capture of its leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.