The Youth Wing of the
Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has staged a peaceful protest in Potiskum,
Yobe state demanding for unconditional release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim
El-Zakzaky.
The protesters, men
and women, carrying placards with different inscriptions began the protest
peacefully at Yobe Line terminus through Tsofuwar Kwata, to General Abubakar
Waziri Way and Mohammed Idrissa way before it terminated at Kwanan Gadara
behind Central Market Potiskum town.
The placards were
inscripted 'Release El-Zakzaki, today is 644days of illegal detention, 'Free
El-Zakzaki', 'Nigerian Government obey Court Order '.
One member, Mohammad
Sani, said their leader has been in detention illegally for 644 days.
"We came out in protest
for the illegal detention of our leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, today is
his 644 days of illegal detention. What we are calling for is justice," he
said.
The leader, Sheikh
Ibrahim El-Zakzaky was taken into custody in December 2015 after a clash
between members of his group and the Nigeria Army.
Since his arrest, he
filed a case against the security agencies. In December 2016 however, a Federal
High Court in Abuja ordered the Security outfit to release the leader of the
outlawed group within 45 days.
In his judgment,
Justice Gabriel Kolawole ordered the Federal Government to provide an
accommodation for El-Zakzaky, his wife and family members within Kaduna State
or any part of the northern region.
Despite the order, he
is yet to be released, with many of his followers protesting against the
continued detention.
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