Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shi’ites have gathered in front of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja to demand the release of the passports of their leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenah. The protesters who displayed banners and placards were sighted at the entrance of the court, calling for the release of the travelling documents being held by the security operatives. One of the inscriptions on the placard reads ‘Buhari Must Remove Travel Ban on Sheikh’.
Tension As Shi'ites Storm Abuja Court, Demand Release Seized Passports Of Leader, El-Zakzaky And WifeThe protesters who displayed banners and placards were sighted at the entrance of the court, calling for the release of the travelling documents being held by the security operatives.
The protesters who displayed banners and placards were sighted at the entrance of the court, calling for the release of the travelling documents being held by the security operatives.However, armed policemen have been deployed to the court to forestall any possible breakdown of law and order. El-Zakzaky and his wife were freed by the Kaduna State High Court in 2021 after spending over five years in detention.
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