World · 6 d ago
Controversial cleric Yahaya Masussuka is shot dead in northern Nigeria
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Katsina state, Nigeria
Two attackers on a motorcycle shot the 47-year-old preacher outside his home on Monday evening. A guest was also shot, and police said both were pronounced dead at hospital.
What we know
- Cleric and a guest were shot dead
- He had received online death threats
Not yet
- Why he was targeted
- Who the attackers were
It is not clear why he was targeted, but he had received death threats online over videos questioning some Islamic teachings.
He also spoke out against violent extremism and for dialogue between Muslims and Christians, and received a peace award last year.
