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.
Leader of the Shi’ite Islamic sect Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky was yesterday remanded in prison custody by a chief magistrate. of his supporters were arraigned with him.
Police spokesperson Olabisi Kolawole confirmed to the Newsmen on Tuesday that the arraignment and remand of the Shi’ite leader and members.
She said: “The Shi’ite leader has been arraigned at a
magistrates’ court and charged with criminal conspiracy, inciting public disturbances, among others. He has been remanded in prison custody and the case adjourned.”
The Shi’ite leader was arrested after his members blocked. the path of the Chief of Army Staff in Zaria, leading to a clash with soldiers. Many sect members were killed. But the Islamic movement said soldiers simply attacked “defenseless people.”
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