The Indian High Commission in Nigeria has denied detaining The Islamic Movement in Nigeria [IMN] leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, stating that there was no condition or ultimatum to the patient.

In a series of tweets from its official Twitter handle @india_nigeria, the High Commission assured that medical treatment is provided to consenting patients.

The tweets read,

“Please be assured that medical treatment at reputed Indian hospitals is provided to consenting patients, as per medical norms. Protocol and safety steps are taken as necessary. There is no condition or ultimatum by India.”

It also denied reports that Indian police and security services were collaborating with Nigerian security services to place the Shi’ite leader in custody.

The mission added,

“Such reports are not true. India has always been responsive to humanitarian requests. Medical treatment request was received from both the patient and the Government of Nigeria, and we readily agreed. No other connotation should be attached to the matter.”