El-Zakzaky leader of Shiites
A Kaduna High Court on Monday granted leave to Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky to seek medical help abroad following his application to the court. The court held than the Shiite (Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, leader and his wife would be accompanied by officials of Kaduna State government.
Ahead of the court proceeding, the Kaduna State Government had assured citizens of security and free movement.
This was contained in a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs.
According to the statement, appropriate security arrangements had been made to protect citizens and uphold law and order across the city.
It urged residents to go about their lawful businesses as their freedom of movement is guaranteed.
The statement further stated that residents should ignore the scaremongering by certain interests making the round of possible breakdown of law and order in the city.
“Therefore, citizens should go about their legitimate business and conduct their lawful activities without any hindrance.”
The statement provided phone numbers to be called in case of any problem.
The numbers are 09034000060 and 08170189999
