Tension in Sokoto as cleric stabbed after Jumu’at prayer, alleged attacker killed
As of the time of filing this report, details regarding the identity of the attacker, the exact nature of the injuries sustained by Sheikh Lukuwa and the circumstances surrounding the killing of the alleged assailant remained unclear.
The incident is expected to attract further attention from security authorities given its religious dimension and the potential for such developments to trigger wider unrest if not carefully managed.
DSP Rufae’s confirmation came amid heightened tension surrounding the circumstances that led to the attack and the subsequent killing of the alleged assailant.
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