Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
Summary
Islamic preacher Yahaya Masussuka, 47, and a guest were shot outside his home in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state, on Monday evening. Police said both died in hospital; authorities have not established a motive, though Masussuka had received threats after challenging some mainstream Islamic teachings.Key Facts
- Two assailants on a motorcycle shot Masussuka as he was saying goodbye to visitors.
- A guest was also shot, and both men died after being taken to hospital, police said.
- Masussuka posted videos questioning some hadiths, Islamic texts that record the Prophet Muhammad’s words and actions.
- He had previously served nine months in jail after criticizing religious scholars and their teachings.
- Masussuka advocated against violent extremism and for dialogue between Muslims and Christians.
- Nigeria’s Network for Good Governance and Transparency gave him a Peace Ambassador Award last year.
- The article reports that six other prominent Muslim preachers have been murdered in northern Nigeria over the past two decades.
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