El-Zakzaky’s followers charged with criminal conspiracy, remanded in custody

Some members of the Islamic Movement of
Nigeria have been arraigned at the Chief
Magistrate Court 1, Zaria Road, Kaduna and
charged with criminal conspiracy and inciting
public disturbances.
Their leader, Ibrahim El-zakyzaky, has been taken
into custody by the army before he was released
to the police for investigation.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olabisi
Kolawole, on Tuesday t saidhat the Shi’ite
members were being prosecuted for incitement
and public disturbances among other charges.
She said:
“Some Shi’ite members have been arraigned
in court where they were charged with
criminal conspiracy, inciting public
disturbances among others; they have been
remanded in prison custody and the case
adjourned.”
The Shi’ite members had had a clash with the
Army about two weeks ago during which about 20
persons were killed.
They have been remanded in prison custody.