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Children stage peaceful protest in Kaduna

Months after the leader of the Shiite Movement was arrested, his followers keep asking for his release.

A picture of Shiite Muslim leader, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and Kaduna state Governor- Nasir El-Rufai 

Children of the Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria have taken to the streets of Kaduna, Nigeria protesting the continued detention of their leader.

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The children, who were guided by their parents, held placards with inscriptions ‘Free El-Zakzaky’.

The leader of the Shiite Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky has not been granted access to his lawyers since he was arrested with his wife over a clash with the Nigeria Military.

A judicial commission of inquiry setup by government to look into the December attacks on Monday adjourned for the fifth time without clue of where the leader is being held.

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During the protest yesterday March 14, 2016, the youngsters kept chanting, “Free our leader, Free Sheik El-Zakzaky”

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