Lai mohammed claims sheikh ibrahim zakzaky not in prison

It appears that there is a controversy surrounding the whereabouts of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, a prominent Islamic cleric in Nigeria.

Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture in Nigeria, has made a statement claiming that Sheikh Zakzaky is not in prison. However, this claim is disputed by many, including human rights organizations and some members of the public.

Sheikh Zakzaky is the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), a Shia Muslim group. He has been in detention since December 2015, when his followers clashed with the Nigerian military in Zaria, Kaduna State. The military operation resulted in the deaths of hundreds of IMN members and the destruction of their headquarters.

Sheikh Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, were arrested and have been in detention since then. Despite numerous court orders for his release, Sheikh Zakzaky remains in custody.

The Nigerian government has accused Sheikh Zakzaky of culpable homicide and has refused to release him, citing security concerns. However, many have criticized the government's handling of the situation, accusing them of human rights abuses and political persecution.

It is unclear what evidence Lai Mohammed has to support his claim that Sheikh Zakzaky is not in prison. The Nigerian government has a history of denying allegations of human rights abuses and has been accused of using propaganda to manipulate public opinion.

In any case, the controversy surrounding Sheikh Zakzaky's whereabouts and the Nigerian government's handling of the situation continues to be a source of tension and conflict in the country.