New update of Sheikh Zakzaky’s health condition

Several recently-taken photos of jailed Shia Nigerian leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky have been released, showing his health deteriorating.

Several recently-taken photos of jailed Shia Nigerian leader Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky have been released, showing his health deteriorating.

According to news sources, on Tuesday, Sheikh Zakzaky was diagnosed with some bullets in his brain aside the 7 complications he has been battling with since December, 2015.

He now uses a wheelchair as he cannot walk anymore. This is aside the high level of cadmium and lead that were discovered in his body recently by a toxicologist as a result of poisoning.

On Monday, the Kaduna State High Court once again adjourned a bail hearing for the Shia cleric until August 5.

His supporters say he should be released on bail to receive medical treatment abroad.