The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his ...
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, by suspected armed gunmen in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state.
DAILY STRUGGLE had earlier reported the killing in a breaking news story, citing credible sources who disclosed that the cleric and his visitor were attacked at the entrance to his residence by unidentified men riding on a motorcycle.
The newspaper also reported that the incident occurred as Sheikh Masussuka was preparing for a peace and unity gathering scheduled for October 31, 2026.
In a press release issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, confirmed that the attack occurred at about 7:30 p.m. in front of the cleric’s residence, when two armed men riding on a motorcycle opened fire on the victims.
According to the police, the Divisional Police Officer in Dutsin-Ma promptly led a team of operatives to the scene after receiving a report of the incident.
The victims were rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention but were subsequently pronounced dead by an attending medical doctor.
The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, CP Ali Umar Fage, has ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams to the area as part of efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The command said an investigation had commenced, while efforts were being intensified to identify, track down and arrest those responsible for the killings.
The commissioner also expressed condolences to the families, friends and followers of the deceased, as well as the people of Dutsin-Ma, over the incident.
He assured the public that the command would not relent in its efforts until the perpetrators were apprehended and brought to justice.
The police said further information would be made available as the investigation progressed.
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