Shiite leader, El-Zakzaky who has been in custody since 2015 has been charged with murder by the government.
Ibrahim El-Zakzaky
Detained leader of Nigeria’s Shiite group, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, has been charged with murder amid growing street protests demanding his release from prolonged detention, Premium Times has reported.
This is coming as El-Zakzaky and his wife have been held by the Nigerian government since December 2015 despite court rulings ordering his release.
His lawyer, Femi Falana revealed on Thursday that he has been charged with a fresh eight-count charge, including homicide which is punishable by death.
According to the charge, the alleged offences took place during the December 2015 clash between the IMN and a convoy of Nigeria’s army chief, Tukur Buratai.