In a new interview from 10:22 aired on TV Platinum, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky offered fresh details about the experiences of his followers during and after various crackdowns by security agencies. He criticized what he described as years of arbitrary detentions, denial of basic rights, and the refusal of authorities to acknowledge documented abuses despite court rulings and public evidence.
According to El-Zakzaky, “The females were kept in Suleja Prison, and the males were kept in Kuje Prison.” He said these detentions followed mass arrests at different peaceful processions in Abuja, where security operatives allegedly opened fire on demonstrators who were expressing solidarity with the Palestinian cause. He noted that even after courts exonerated some of the detainees, many were still held without justification.
El-Zakzaky lamented that the pattern of suppressing lawful gatherings has persisted for years. He recounted how security agencies often arrest people under outdated colonial-era laws, accusing them of crimes intended to prevent bail. He argued that such actions violate the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech, association, and peaceful assembly.
The cleric also revisited previous incidents where protesters were reportedly killed, including cases in Kaduna, Abuja, and elsewhere. He expressed frustration that, in some instances, authorities withheld the bodies of victims, leaving families without closure. He said these practices have continued despite global outcry and demonstrations held across multiple continents calling for accountability.
Despite the hardships, El-Zakzaky insisted that his movement has grown stronger and more resolute. He argued that ideas cannot be silenced by force and that attempts to stop their message only make it spread further, especially with social media amplifying every incident.
He added that while the government often restricts access to halls and event centers for their gatherings, members still find ways to assemble peacefully. He maintained that dialogue remains possible but stressed that authorities must first recognize and correct past wrongs. View, More,
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