Shi’ites bow to pressure, suspend ‘free Zakzaky’ protests
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shi'ites have announced
the suspension of their daily protests demanding the release of their
leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
A statement signed and released by the head of the media department
of the group, Ibrahim Musa, says the ''temporary suspension'' is to
allow the group challenge the proscription of its organization in court.
The Islamic Movement in Nigeria do hereby announce to the general
public and the international community that it has temporarily suspended
its Free Zakzaky street protests to allow for some new openings into
the resolution of the problems, especially the court case instituted by
our lawyers on the proscription order made by the federal government
this week.
We sincerely hope an amicable way could be found to solve the crises
surrounding the illegal detention of our leader for almost four years
now.
The Islamic Movement wishes to thank both national and international
civil rights activists and organizations who have been busy demanding
the protection of our fundamental human rights as enshrined in the
constitution.
“We also thank the press, both national and international, and the
social media activists for the full coverage of our activities
throughout the struggle for justice,” he said.
Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, on
Tuesday July 30th, announced that activities of the sect has been banned
forthwith. At a press conference held in Abuja, the police boss
said any person that associates with the group shall be treated as a
terrorist.
The Shi'ites have been staging street protests in various parts
of the country, demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim
El-Zakzaky, who has been in detention since December 2015.
They also suspend the proposed nationwide protest pending the court
outcome of the release of their leader whether he will be release to
travel abroad to take care of its health.....
They also suspend the proposed nationwide protest pending the court outcome of the release of their leader whether he will be release to travel abroad to take care of its health.....
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