The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday confirmed that it had received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakaky, leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), leave to travel to India for medical treatment. The nation's secret Police expressed readiness to release the Islamic leader in compliance with the court order.
In a short statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the DSS, Dr. Peter Afunanya, the Organization disclosed that the Shiites leader will be released immediately to allow him to travel to India for medical treatment.
The statement read
"This is to inform the public that the Department of State Services has received the order granting Ibrahim El-Zakzaky leave to travel to India for medical treatment.
“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”, it added.