A relief news has hit the camp of embattled Islamic group, Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) as the Department of State Services (DSS) has decided to release their leader Sheihk Ibraheem El Zakzaky to travel abroad for medical treatments.
DSS who is currently liaising with relevant stakeholders to allow EL-Zakzaky to travel abroad to seek medical attention in India revealed the obedience to court order in a statement signed by the Agency’s spokesman, Dr. Peter Afunnaya, in Abuja, on Monday. He said:
“The Department of State Services 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.”
Meanwhile, one of the leaders of the Movement, Abdullahi Musa, who spoke with newsmen earlier said the protest would continue. This was in a reaction to the proscription of the group.
Abdulahi said it is absurd for the Federal Government to proscribe the group. He said their members have been admonished not to provoke security personnel who are maintaining law and order, instead, they should focus on the protest with their placards.