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Reports have it that the Iran has recalled its ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Saheed Kozechi, over the unending controversy arising from the Shiites/Army clash in Zaria in Kaduna State.
Iran has not officially given reasons for its action, but sources say Kozechi was recalled to avert litigations and brewing diplomatic row between Iran and Nigeria over former ambassador’s alleged unguarded utterances on the crisis.
A top diplomatic source who pleaded anonymity was quoted as saying that the country withdrew Mr Kozechi “to avoid litigation filed against the country and the ambassador in Nigeria and other international fora from ECOWAS Court to ICC.”