Former Iraqi militia leader Salvam Momica has been shot dead in the Swedish district of Hovshyo, local media report.
Momika became a fierce critic of Islam and burned the Koran several times, for which he often received death threats.
According to local media reports, he was shot dead in his apartment in the town of Sodertalje during a live TikTok video. However, there is still no official confirmation from the police, the Free Press Journal reports.
According to local media reports, police reached the scene after receiving information of a shootout around 11:00 p.m. local time on January 29 and were searching for the attacker. Police have detained one person for questioning.
The reason for the alleged attack on Momika is not yet known, but it appears that he was targeted for desecrating the Koran in Sweden.
In particular, he has received death threats from Islamic radicals for burning the Muslim holy book in public view and in the presence of police.
Police said five suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing. | BGNES
