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Cleric Killed by Rivals - Kenyan Police

Police have claimed that the controversial Muslim cleric Aboud Rogo was killed by rivals to create animosity between Muslim and Christian groups and to spark pre-planned protests.
Elkana Jacob/The Star

Controversial cleric Aboud Rogo has been shot dead in a drive-by shooting. Rogo had been accused of of fundraising for al Shabaab activities, facilitating travel of youths from and into Somali, and equipping them with skills on how to avoid detection by the Kenyan police.

  • Kenya:   Calls for Independent Inquiry Into Cleric's Murder

    HRW, 28 August 2012

    The Kenyan government should establish an independent inquiry into the killing of Aboud Rogo, a controversial cleric, on August 27, 2012, and subsequent riots in Mombasa. Read more »

  • Kenya:   Who Was Aboud Rogo?

    The Star, 28 August 2012

    Aboud Rogo was born in Siyu Island of Lamu county in about 1968. He got his basic madrassa education in the island but dropped out to try business activities ranging from fishing,… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Controversial Muslim Cleric Shot Dead

    The Star, 27 August 2012

    Controversial Muslim cleric Aboud Rogo has been shot dead in Mombasa. Rogo was in his car with his family when his assailants shot him in the head. His wife and daughter also… Read more »

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