Court orders FG to release of El-Zakzaky, wife

Court orders FG to release of El-Zakzaky, wife

Friday, December 2, 2016 1:53 pm


Sheikh el-Zakzaky

Sheikh el-Zakzaky

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the unconditional release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of Shiite sect in Nigeria, and his wife, Malama Zeatudden, from detention,  within 45 days.

The court also ordered the Federal Government to provide a new accommodation for El-Zakzaky in Zaria or any northern town of his choice.

The court, presided by Justice Gabriel Kolawole, also awarded El-Zakzaky and his wife N50 million as general damages. (NAN)

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