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Shi’ites bow to pressure, suspend ‘free Zakzaky’ protests - Edoman - 07-31-2019 Shi’ites bow to pressure, suspend ‘free Zakzaky’ protests The Islamic Movement of Nigeria aka Shi'ites have announced the suspension of their daily protests demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. A statement signed and released by the head of the media department of the group, Ibrahim Musa, says the ''temporary suspension'' is to allow the group challenge the proscription of its organization in court. Quote:The Islamic Movement in Nigeria do hereby announce to the general public and the international community that it has temporarily suspended its Free Zakzaky street protests to allow for some new openings into the resolution of the problems, especially the court case instituted by our lawyers on the proscription order made by the federal government this week. Recall that the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, on Tuesday July 30th, announced that activities of the sect has been banned forthwith. At a press conference held in Abuja, the police boss said any person that associates with the group shall be treated as a terrorist. The Shi'ites have been staging street protests in various parts of the country, demanding the release of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, who has been in detention since December 2015. by Linda Ikeji at 31/07 |