Masquerade kills Islamic cleric, motorcyclist in Ogun

A masquerade on Sunday killed an Islamic scholar, Lateef Amusa, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
This led to tension in the state capital on Monday, with some Muslim youths setting ablaze the house of one of the supporters of the masquerade.
The supporter was identified as Leyin Aponle.
The police have arrested four persons in connection with the incident, which occurred at Oja Ale, Ijaiye at about 5pm on Sunday.
It was gathered that Amusa was returning from a prayer programme, Asalatu, at Iporo Ake area of the state capital.
Some of those with the masquerade reportedly fired gun shots, with the bullet hitting Amusa, who was on a commercial motorcycle.
The motorcyclist was also suspected to have died.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Prince Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the incident.
Adejobi said those arrested along with the masquerade were Ajayi Olabimtan, Shittu Adeyemi and Waheed Babalola.