The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has reacted to the rumoured death of its leader, Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
In a statement on its official Twitter page, the group’s spokesman, Ibrahim Musa, on Wednesday, urged Nigerians to disregard such stories.
The statement reads, “ Contrary to the rumours making the rounds that the illegally detained leader of the Islamic movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky had died, we wish to draw the attention of the public that these stories are fake and should be disregarded.”
Calling for his release, the group noted that his health was deteriorating.
“Since he was transferred to Kaduna prison, he has not been granted access to his doctors despite his deteriorating ill-health.
“We, therefore, call on the international community to pile pressure on the Nigerian government to do the needful by allowing his doctors to examine him and eventually release him,” he said.
Recall that members of the group and Police clasehd yesterday in Abuja leaving one person feared dead.
