El-Zakzaky has been in detention since December 2015, following a violent clash in Zaria, Kaduna State, between members of his group and the Nigerian military. The movement, however, says his incarceration is illegal, criticising the Buhari administration for denying the leader access to medical treatment. “The health situation of the Sheikh has nosedived. He suffered slurred speech, weakness of the right side of the upper limb and general weakness of both lower limbs. You need to be alive to enjoy human rights.

Source: The Guardian January 11, 2018 03:22 UTC