Leader of the Shiites Islamic
Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim El-Zakzaky has been released by the
Department of State Services (DSS).
El-Zakzaky was said to have been
released on Monday after a Kaduna State High Court granted him bail to travel
abroad for medical treatment.
The Public Relations Officer of
the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya confirmed the released in brief statement in Abuja,
on Monday evening.
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In a statement on Monday, Peter
Afunaya, spokesman of the secret police, acknowledged that the service had
received the order.
“This is to inform the public
that the Department of State Services (DSS) has received the order granting
Ibrahim El-Zakzaky leave to travel to India for medical treatment,” the
statement read.
“Consequently, the Service is
liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance. Conformity with the
order is in line with the Service’s avowed commitment to the Rule of Law
inherent in a democracy.”
The court had said officials of
Kaduna government, which is trying the IMN leader for treason, and some DSS
operatives would accompany El-Zakzaky on the trip.
The IMN leader has been in
detention since December 2015 when he was arrested over a clash between some of
his supporters and soldiers.
Different courts had ordered his
release but the federal government did not comply with the orders.
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