Zakzaky disciples kaduna goes to appeal court on zaria clashes
You're referring to the case of the Zaria clashes involving the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim Zakzaky, and his followers.
According to reports, the Kaduna State Government has appealed a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which had ordered the release of Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat, from detention. The government is seeking to overturn the ruling and maintain the detention of the couple.
The Zaria clashes occurred in December 2015, when the Nigerian Army clashed with IMN members in Zaria, Kaduna State. The clashes resulted in the deaths of hundreds of IMN members, including three of Zakzaky's sons. Zakzaky himself was injured and arrested, along with his wife.
The IMN has been demanding the release of Zakzaky and his wife, as well as compensation for the victims of the clashes. The group has also been calling for an independent investigation into the clashes.
The appeal court hearing is expected to determine the fate of Zakzaky and his wife, who have been in detention for over five years. The outcome of the appeal could have significant implications for the IMN and its followers, as well as for the Nigerian government and its handling of the Zaria clashes.
Here's a summary of the case:
- In 2016, Zakzaky and his wife were arrested and detained by the Nigerian government following the Zaria clashes.
- In 2018, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the release of Zakzaky and his wife, citing their detention as unconstitutional and illegal.
- The Kaduna State Government appealed the ruling, arguing that the couple's detention was necessary to prevent them from causing harm to others.
- The appeal court hearing is ongoing, with the IMN and the Nigerian government presenting their cases to the court.
The outcome of the appeal court hearing is expected to be closely watched by Nigerians and international observers, who are monitoring the case for signs of progress towards justice and accountability for the victims of the Zaria clashes.