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Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria

NGNorthern Nigeria, Nigeria
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Yahaya Masussuka had posted videos in which he rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.

Controversial Islamic cleric shot dead in northern Nigeria
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27 Oct 2026, 18:35 UTC
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Yahaya Masussuka (Islamic cleric) killed by gunfire
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Regional Spread Risk25%
Civilian Impact45%
Source Reliability60%
Escalation Probability35%
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