Why Buhari regime didn't order El-zakzaky's release - Malami

Abubakar Malami, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has given reasons why the Buhari regime didn't order the release of the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, Ibrahim El-zakzaky.

Malami who spoke to BBC Hausa revealed that El-zakzaky's case is being handled by the Kaduna State Government, not the Federal Government.

”The Federal Government won’t interfere in a judicial process that is solely responsible for the state government to take charge of”, the AGF stated.

This is coming a few days after a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, got released on bail.

In a statement issued, Malami advised them to ensure they honor the terms of their bail and abstain from doing anything that will disrupt national peace.

A statement he signed said: “My office has chosen to comply with the court orders while considering the pursuit of its rights of appeal and/or review of the order relating to the bail as granted or varied by the courts.

“In line with the provisions of Sections 150(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), and in compliance with the bail granted to Col. Sambo Dasuki (Rtd) (as recently varied by the Court of Appeal) and the bail granted to Omoyele Sowore, I have directed the State Security Services to comply with the order granting bail to the Defendants and effect their release.

“I wish to reiterate again the utmost regard of my office for the entire judicial structure of Nigeria.

“This administration remains unrelenting in deepening the rule of law and the administration of justice in general.”