Cleric killed in shocking attack at Kano mosque
An elderly cleric, Ladan Zubairu, was tragically killed inside a mosque in Kano’s Maraba Quarters on Monday, June 3, 2024. The incident caused panic in the community, with residents reacting swiftly to the attack. Security forces were deployed to restore order after the assailant was lynched by an angry mob. Police have since launched an investigation and urged residents to remain calm.
What happened
- Ladan Zubairu was attacked and killed while performing his duties at Yusuf Garko Mosque on June 3, 2024.
- The suspect was immediately chased by locals, killed by a mob, and his house was set on fire.
- The cleric’s son, Isa Kasim, said his father was attacked after making the first call to prayer.
- Police recovered both bodies and transported them for autopsy at Mohammed Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital.
- The Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has ordered a thorough investigation and urged the public to assist with information.
