The Many Times Zakzaky Has Been Detained By The Nigerian Government

Fellow NLers, I stumbled on this thread on Twitter and it's eye opening for me which I thought will benefit some of you too.

Advent of social media has surely done a lot in bringing attention of govt to some issues and in amplifying some beyond what they really are.

So, I discovered through this thread that Elzazaky has been a regular customer at various detention centers across Nigeria for his views and religious activities on many occasions in the past. From Abacha to IBB and even before them. Enjoy reading about the man some of you will die to defend.

Source: https://twitter.com/woye1/status/1153796219317018625


Sad news: for ur information pls:

1. Ibraheem ZakZaky has been detained several times for his ideas by past govts. Enugu (1981 - 1984) ; notorious interrogation center of NSO, Lagos (1984-1985); kirikiri max security (1985); Our own Port Harcourt (1987/89) & back to PH (1996/97)

Kaduna (1987 and 1997-1998). In 2014, Zaria Quds Day massacres, 35 people died

The govt of Sokoto in 2007 demolished an Islamic center. Furthermore clashes between Sunni & Shia residents in d state followed d assassination of Salafi Imam Umaru Danmaishiyya who was preaching against Shia.

Zakzaky is a graduate of Bsc Economics of our own ABU. Graduated with First Class . D degree was denied to him by the University authorities due to his Islamic activities

Presently , he has spent almost 18years in Dawah calling for total establishment of Islam

May 10, 2006; Sunni and Shia Islamic sects clashed in Sokoto that led to several deaths. Though d Gov Baffawara said d “skirmishes were of minimal level”

Founded Islamic Movement in late 70s when he was a student of ABU and began propagation Shia Islam around 1979 at the time of IRAN revolution. Key word “ IRAN “

He was so impressed with 1979 Iranian revolution that he wanted one at home. Later , ZakZaky went to Iran , ultimately becoming a SHIA CLERIC. At home, he became d leader, gained followers in 1990s. Sunni still control 90% of d population