Tension has gripped parts of Sokoto metropolis after an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed shortly after leading the Juma’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of the city.
The attacker, reportedly a young worshipper, allegedly stabbed the cleric twice in the neck before other worshippers overpowered and killed him.
The attack is believed to be connected to a previous sermon by Lukwa that sparked controversy among some Islamic scholars and their followers, who considered parts of the sermon offensive to the parents of Prophet
“The suspect was killed by the cleric’s followers, and no arrest has been made in connection with the ensuing violence.”
The police spokesman said security measures had been deployed to prevent further escalation, while an investigation is underway to establish what happened and identify those involved
The incident also sparked protests and heightened tension in parts of the metropolis, including Sahara, Bello Way and Aliyu Jodi.
Some business owners reportedly shut their shops as residents left affected areas amid fears of further violence, while security operatives moved into strategic locations.
Police have urged residents to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their own hands as investigations continue
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