"Sheikh El-Zakzaky And Other Shi'ite Members Are Dying In Custody"

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) claimed that Shia detainees that have been held in custody since the clashes with the army are being denied medical care.Ibrahim Musa, the IMN spokesperson, in a statement issued on December 21 said that two of its members died in detention on Sunday.

According to him at least 40 other injured Shiites – including their leader Ibrahim El-Zakzaky – were also not receiving medical treatment.