Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
· Security · Nigeria
A controversial Islamic cleric, Yahaya Masussuka, was shot dead in northern Nigeria. He had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam. No further details on the attackers were immediately available.
Why it matters：The killing adds to security concerns in northern Nigeria, where religious tensions and armed violence overlap.
Key points
- Yahaya Masussuka was shot dead in northern Nigeria.
- He had posted videos rejecting elements of mainstream Islam.
Sources (original reporting)
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