The judge chose the date after entertaining argument from parties on the respondent’s’ objection and the applicant’s substantive suit. El-Zakzaky is challenging his continued arrest and detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). His lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), told the court that his client was being unlawfully held against his wish, without trial since December 15. He argued that his client was absent at the scene of the clash between his group’s members and men of the Nigerian Army in December 2015. DSS’ lawyer, Tijani Ganzali, argued that El-Zakzaky was being detained under protective custody due to information that his life was in danger. ]]>