The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed that it will comply with the court order granting Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), the leave to travel to India for medical treatment.
A Kaduna High Court had on Monday given the order, following an application filed by Femi Falana, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
In its reaction, the DSS, through its spokesman Peter Afunaya, said. “This is to inform the public that the Department of State Services (DSS) has received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakzaky leave to travel to India for medical treatment,” the statement read.
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“Consequently, the Service is liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance. Conformity with the order is in line with the Service’s avowed commitment to the Rule of Law inherent in a democracy.”
The court had said officials of Kaduna government, which is trying the IMN leader for treason, and some DSS operatives would accompany El-Zakzaky on the trip.