Kano political commentator Dan Shagamu killed at home
Popular Kano social media personality and political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has reportedly been killed at his home in Kano State.
According to SaharaReporters, Amnesty International Nigeria confirmed the killing, saying his body was found in a pool of blood. The organisation condemned the alleged murder and called for an investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
Details surrounding the incident remained unclear, although reports claimed he was brutally slaughtered. Amnesty also raised concern over increasing politically related threats ahead of the elections. Dan Shagamu’s death has sparked grief among followers and residents across Kano.
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