Suspected gunmen have killed Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The victims were shot at about 7:30pm on Monday, October 26, 2026, in front of the cleric’s residence by two armed men riding on a motorcycle, according to the Katsina State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Aliyu, said the victims were rushed to a nearby hospital after the attack but were later pronounced dead.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Dutsin-Ma, promptly led a team of operatives to the scene,” Aliyu said in a statement.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, had ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams to the area to track down the assailants.
“The Commissioner of Police extends his heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and followers of the deceased, as well as the good people of Dutsin-Ma LGA, over this tragic loss,” the statement said.
The police command said investigations had commenced and vowed not to relent until the suspects were arrested and brought to justice. It added that further developments would be communicated to the public in due course.