FG gives reasons why El-Zakzaky will not be released.

Since the release of Sowore and Dasuki, Nigerians await El-Zakzaky’s turn but according to the attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, the federal government cannot secure the release of Ibraheem El-Zakzaky from custody since he is being prosecuted under a state law and as such the fate of El-Zakzaky can only be decided by the Kaduna state government.

“In determining the authority responsible for compliance with a court order with particular reference to bail, one must be guided by the law under which the accused person is charged and granted bail,” Malami was quoted to have said.

“On one hand, where the accused is charged under a state law, the order of the court granting bail for an accused person bail is targeted at the state authorities for compliance.

“On the other hand, where charges are framed under federal offences, the order granting bail is targeted at the federal authorities for compliance.”