Why We Have Not Released Dasuki, El-Zakzaky- FG
Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser[/caption]
The federal government has explained the reason behind the prolonged detention of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki and the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, Ibrahim Zakzaky.
Recall that the court has on several occasions, ordered that the duo be released from detention, but the federal government has declined.
According to the government, Dasuki is still in detention because there are additional charges against him for which he has not been granted bail while Zakzaky, remains in custody for his own safety.
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A spokesperson for President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, who revealed this on Tuesday while addressing State House correspondents, said security agencies were still conducting investigations on some allegations against the ex-NSA which necessitates his continued detention.
Shehu said the fear of the government was that there would be a breakdown of law and order if Zakzaky was allowed to go home.
“Government has a responsibility to ensure his safety,” he said.
“He is not in a prison type of detention. He is in the company of his wife and children voluntarily.
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“Government is being compassionate on this matter. There is an overall public good that government is looking at in this matter,” he said.
