Nigeria, Aug. 12 -- Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Shiite movement in Nigeria, and his wife, have arrived at the Abuja international airport on their way to India.

Associates of the cleric told PREMIUM TIMES he arrived at the airport Monday afternoon and will be flown in a private chartered aircraft to India.

"I can confirm that he is on his way to India today in a chartered aircraft," the associate, who is a member of Mr El-Zakzaky's medical team, told PREMIUM TIMES.

The development comes a week after Mr El-Zakzaky was granted bail by a Kaduna State High Court to travel to India for medical treatment.

The Shiite leader's health had been a major ground for dispute between his followers and Nigerian authorities, amidst concerns ...