Shiites suspend protest temporarily

Shiites protest for Zakzaky

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has announced on Wednesday the temporary suspension of its protest for the release of its leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, have been in detention since 2015 despite a court order for his release.

Spokesman of IMN, Ibrahim Musa, had earlier said the Shiite group would challenge a court order obtained by the Federal Government proscribing its activities.

The group said the protest was suspended to give room for “some new openings” into the resolution of the matter.

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