Ibrahim El-zakzaky, the leader of the Shi’ite Islamic group
in Nigeria has been arraigned at the Chief Magisterate Court 1, Zaria Road,
Kaduna. He has been charged with criminal conspiracy and inciting public
disturbances. El-zakzaky who was
arraigned alongside some followers by the police, was however remanded in
prison custody.
It could not be confirmed if the plea of the accused was
taken or if they had legal representation. The Force Public Relations Officer,
Olabisi Kolawole said the Shi’ite leader was being prosecuted for incitement
and public disturbances among other charges.
The Shi’ite members had had a clash with the Army about two
weeks ago during which about 20 persons were killed.
El-zakzaky was subsequently taken into custody by the Army
before he was released to the police for investigation.
The Army had accused the Shi’ite group of attempting to
assassinate the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, but the Islamic movement
said the soldiers simply attacked “defenseless people.”
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