TRIAL OF EMBATTLED IMN LEADER IBRAHIM EL-ZAKZAKY AND HIS WIFE RESUMES TODAY

(IMN) leader Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky

The trial of the embattled leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife, Zeenat, resumes today at the Kaduna State High Court.

Recall, on January 26, the Presiding Judge, Justice Gideon Kurada, adjourned the case to March 8 and 9 after the prosecution counsel, Chris Umar, presented two more witnesses before the court.

However, only one of the witnesses testified before the court at the last sitting, while the other one is expected to testify in today’s sitting.

In December 2015, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zazaky and his wife, Zinat, were arrested and detained following a conflict between members of the IMN and the Nigerian Army.

They are both facing trial on eight counts of homicide, unlawful assembly, and disruption of public peace, among others.

El-Zazaky, who arrived at the Kaduna High Court on Tuesday, September 29, had asked the court to revoke the case leveled against them for lack of evidence.

Justice Gideon Kurada however dismissed the no-case submission and said the court would continue with the trial.

Justice Kurada said El-Zakzaky’s application was premature in view of the clear provisions of the Kaduna State administration of criminal justice.

Credit: Eons Intelligence

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