Nigerian government won’t stop prosecution of El-Zakzaky – Buhari

The Presidency on Friday told the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, to stop its provocative and lawless acts and face their leaders trial in court.

The Presidency said that President Muhammadu Buhari will not interfere in the ongoing trial of the leader of IMN, Sheikh Ibrahim El-ZakZaky at the Kaduna Court.

A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu in Abuja, said it was wrong to be in court and at the same time resort to violence.

The statement read, “The Presidency appeals to El-Zakzaky-led Shiite members to desist from needless violent street protests and await the decision of the court in Kaduna where their leader is currently being tried.

“The issue of El-ZakZaky is before the court in Kaduna and his supporters should focus on his on-going trial instead of causing daily damages, disruptions and public nuisance in Abuja. “It is wrong to be in court and resort to violence at the same time in order to get justice for anybody accused.”

– Vanguard