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Kano Political Commentator: People were after his life
PoliticsDeath of Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu
The family of slain Kano political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, revealed he expressed fears for his life before his death
Dan Shagamu was found dead at his residence in Gaida, Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State, with circumstances surrounding his death under police investigation
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- His sister, Halima, spoke to journalists about his fears
- Dan Shagamu had stopped sleeping at his residence due to fear for his life
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- Police investigation into the circumstances surrounding Dan Shagamu's death
Why It Matters
The death of a political commentator raises concerns about freedom of speech and safety of journalists
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Vanguard News: By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — The family of slain Kano political commentator, Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, has revealed that he repeatedly expressed
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