Nigeria: Sect blamed for killing of political leader

Members of a radical Muslim sect shot and killed a political leader in northern Nigeria, the latest attack by a group that engineered a massive prison break last month, police said.

Nigeria: Sect blamed for killing of political leader

Members of a radical Muslim sect shot and killed a political leader in northern Nigeria, the latest attack by a group that engineered a massive prison break last month, police said.

Police commissioner Ibrahim Abdu said investigators believe members of the feared Boko Haram sect shot and killed Awana Ngala, the leader of the state’s ruling All Nigeria People’s Party.

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