Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky is a prominent Nigerian Islamic leader and the founder of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN). He is known for advocating for the rights of the Shiite Muslim community in Nigeria and has been a vocal critic of the Nigerian government’s policies towards them. El-Zakzaky has faced significant legal challenges, including his arrest in 2015 following a violent clash between his followers and the Nigerian military. His detention has sparked widespread protests and calls for his release from both local and international human rights organizations, highlighting ongoing tensions between the government and the Shiite community in Nigeria.