Court Orders Immediate Release of El-Zakzaky

Fri, Dec 2, 2016

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THE federal high court, Abuja, has ordered the unconditional release of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of Shiite sect in Nigeria, and Malama Zeatudden, his wife, from detention, within 45 days. The court also ordered the federal gaovernment 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.

—  Dec 12, 2016 @ 01:00 GMT

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