A building of an Islamic religious sect is seen in flames after reportedly being set ablaze by Nigerian soldiers Photo: AFPIslamist Sect Leader In Nigeria Killed In Custody -- Washington Post/AP
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria -- The leader of the Islamist sect blamed for days of violence in northern Nigeria has been shot and killed while in police custody, officials said Thursday.
The police commander of Borno state announced on state radio that Mohammed Yusuf, the leader of the sect some call the Nigerian Taliban, has "died in police custody."
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