The Shuhadah Foundation of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has demanded the unconditional release of Shiek Ibrahim Zakzaky in compliance with an order of an Abuja Federal High Court.
In a statement signed by Sheik Abdulhamid Bello, the foundation said the federal government has a responsibility to show “good example to the people of Nigeria as a regime that believes in the rule of law and due process.”
Justice Gabriel Kolawole had on December 2, 2016 awarded a cumulative sum of N50 million to the Zakzakys and ordered the Attorney General of the Federation to provide a new accommodation in any part of Kaduna or Northern region that they prefer within 45 days.
Following the expiration of the ultimatum on Monday, there have been increased calls for the government to comply with the order moreover, as the foundation claims his health has worsened.
“The Nigerian Army destroyed his left eye and he can hardly see with the right one. Unless our leader is released to seek medical help, he will completely go blind in the custody of the Department of State Services,” Bello said.
“We urge the international community to persuade the government to obey the orders of court, and to release our leader unconditionally. We also appeal to the international community to commit Nigeria to upholding religious rights and freedoms, failing which the Nigerian government and its agents be isolated and sanctioned.”
