El-Zakzaky: DSS has finally released El-Zakzaky

Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has finally been released by the Department of State Service(DSS).

The confirmation of the release of the Shi'ite group was made by the public relations officer of the DSS, Peter Afunanya in a brief statement in Abuja. The Statement emphasizes that the DSS decision to release El-Zakzaky is because it operates in the confines of the rule of law.

The Department of State Service decision was on the ruling of a court that granted leave to the leader of the Shi'ite group to travel abroad for medical attention. According to them, it is in line with the service principles to comply with the order.

The statement had it

“This is to inform the public that the Department of State Services (DSS) has received the order granting Ibrahim EL-ZAKZAKY leave to travel to India for medical treatment. “Consequently, the Service is liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance. “Conformity with the order is in line with the service’s avowed commitment to the rule of law inherent in a democracy,”

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