Following Monday’s bloody clash between security agencies and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), otherwise known as Shiites, in Abuja, members of the House of Representatives were, on Tuesday, sharply divided over the release of the detained leader of the group, Ibrahim El- Zakzaky.
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While some lawmakers urged the federal government to release the Shiites’ leader in compliance with court orders , others kicked against his release.
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The disagreement over El-Zakzaky’s release stalled proceeding in the House for several minutes, forcing Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila to quickly call for an Executive Session, in a bid to quickly arrest the situation.
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