Shiites protest in Kaduna, calling for el-Zakzaky's release
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:35:am National
2.9K By Buchi Obichie
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, otherwise known as Shiites, took to the streets of Kaduna on Wednesday in defiance of a police order, as they protested against the continued detention of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and other members currently detained by security agents.
Carrying various placards, the protesters, mostly children and women, marched through the Muhammadu Buhari Way (formerly Waff Road) in the Kaduna metropolis.
According to one of the protesters, Fauziya Saidu, they were on their way to Abuja, having begun their march on Tuesday, trekking all the way from Zaria, about 80 kilometres away from the Kaduna metropolis.
Saidu said despite the presence of security personnel, they wouldn't let up until el-Zakzaky was released; as the Shiite leader had been the one catering for their well-being over the years.
The leader of the protesters, Abdullahi Mohammed, called on the Federal Government to release the leader of the sect unconditionally for proper medical attention.
The protesters distributed leaflets to passersby, saying it was eight months since their leader was taken into protective custody by the Department of State Services and nothing had been heard about him.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command, speaking through its Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Usman, said the IMN members were not issued permit order for any protest.
"We did not know they were protesting. They did not take permission from us," he said.
Carrying various placards, the protesters, mostly children and women, marched through the Muhammadu Buhari Way (formerly Waff Road) in the Kaduna metropolis.
According to one of the protesters, Fauziya Saidu, they were on their way to Abuja, having begun their march on Tuesday, trekking all the way from Zaria, about 80 kilometres away from the Kaduna metropolis.
Saidu said despite the presence of security personnel, they wouldn't let up until el-Zakzaky was released; as the Shiite leader had been the one catering for their well-being over the years.
The leader of the protesters, Abdullahi Mohammed, called on the Federal Government to release the leader of the sect unconditionally for proper medical attention.
The protesters distributed leaflets to passersby, saying it was eight months since their leader was taken into protective custody by the Department of State Services and nothing had been heard about him.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command, speaking through its Public Relations Officer, Aliyu Usman, said the IMN members were not issued permit order for any protest.
"We did not know they were protesting. They did not take permission from us," he said.
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