Reports are filtering through that Nigerian authorities have begun demolishing buildings belonging to the Islamic Movement of Nigeria in the northern state of Kaduna.

The military assault between December 12-14 in the northern Nigerian city of Zaria left more than 1000 people dead

Final death toll could reach 100

The Nigerian state has launched a bloody crackdown on the IMN. Warning: Graphic images attached

Nigerian armed forces opened fire with live ammunition at a peaceful procession making its way to an annual commemoration of Ashura in the northern city of Kano (Warning: graphic images included)

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Suspected plans include attacking processions, burning homes and business premises of the participants while they are away, and hiring thugs to assault mourners