As part of its moves to douse tension and anxiety over rumours making rounds in the polity, the Federal Government gave some journalists access to the detained leader of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiite Group, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
He spoke to the press in a brief interaction on Sunday afternoon.
According a transcript provided by PRNigeria, the report said it came from one-minute, 20 second interaction with Sheikh El-Zakzaky with journalists at a Safe Facility in Abuja.
In the brief encounter, the detained Shiites’ leader walked towards the journalists wearing a white flowing gown with turban.
The journalists moved towards him. They were cracking jokes and continued thus:
Journalist: Good Afternoon sir?
Sheikh Zakzaky: How are you?
Journalist: Can we have a word with you?
Sheikh El-Zakzaky: If they agree and allow me (He says so jokingly)
Journalist: How are you feeling now?
Sheik El-Zakzaky: I am feeling better; the security (officers) have allowed me to see my doctor, my personal doctor. I thank God. I am improving
Journalist: Do you have anything to add.
Sheikh El-Zakzaky: I thank you for all your prayers
Journalist: Thank you sir
Sheikh ElZakzaky: Thanks (As he walked away)
