AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Islamic Center of Ireland in a letter to Nigerian embassy in Ireland urges for urgent medical treatment for Sheikh Zakzaky.
The full text of the letter is as follows:
22 July 2019
Nigerian Embassy
56 Leeson Park
Dublin 6
Ireland
SUBJECT : URGENT MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR AYATULLAH SHEIKH ZAKZAKY
We are sure you are aware that Ayatullah Ibraheem Zakzaky is the primary figure and spiritual leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. He is also a renowned Shia Muslim Cleric. It is very painful to note that his house was demolished and he was injured and arrested by the Nigerian military on 14 December 2015, and has been held since without any charges or a trial. Ayatuallah Shaykh Zakzaky, whose health has rapidly deteriorated, is in need of special medical attention. Since his arrest, Shaykh Zakzaky has lost his sight in one eye and the use of one arm. Shaykh Zakzaky also suffered a stroke earlier this year which has further aggravated his dire condition.
We are writing to you to raise our concerns about the life threatening medical condition and continued detention of Mu’allim Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife. In the last few days, Sheikh Zakzaky’s health has further deteriorated. Last month doctors examining the beleaguered leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria have renewed pleas for him to be released in order to access medical treatment after finding high levels of lead toxicity in his body.
The courts ordered Shaykh Zakzaky’s release and he should have been free since 15 January 2017, unfortunately the security services have continued to detain him contrary to court order.
Shaykh Zakzaky’s condition requires specialist medical attention and will need to go abroad to get the necessary treatment. We As Babul Ilm Society, Ireland Always Support And Stand With The Oppressed People Like Shaykh Zakzaky And His Family.
This matter has now dragged on for two years and has become a major blemish on Nigeria’s good name in the international arena. We urge you to use all your powers and influence to help bring about a swift and peaceful resolution.
We strongly condemn all the unwarranted/injust behaviour by the Nigerian Government and urge them to arrange the due and immediate medical treatment for the Shaykh Zakzaky. We also demand and urge to release Ayatullah Shaykh Zakzaky and his wife as per the court orders without any further delay.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Babul Ilm Society, Ireland.
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