What are the ‘sins’ of slain social media commentator?

Daily Trust | 12-09-2026 03:38am |

Ibrahim Khalil Dan Shagamu, a 54-year-old social media commentator, was slaughtered at his home in Kano on Wednesday by yet-to-be-identified men who broke into his house in the middle of the night. He is survived by six children and was buried amid tears and questions about his death. Residents have offered differing theories, with some suggesting thuggery-related motives and others linking it to his social media commentaries on social, political and religious issues. His social media handles show he frequently posted selfie-recorded videos commenting on various issues.

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