Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, friend in Katsina

Gunmen killed Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his associate, Adamu Abubakar, in an attack outside the cleric's residence in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the incident occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, when two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on the men before fleeing. Daily Trust reported the attack took place at approximately 9 pm on Monday, while Punch Nigeria also noted the assailants were on a motorcycle.

The victims were rushed to Dutsin-Ma Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead, according to Daily Post Nigeria. The Katsina State Police Command confirmed the deaths, with spokesperson DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu stating that the Divisional Police Officer in Dutsin-Ma led a team to the scene. Commissioner of Police Ali Umar Fage has ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams as an investigation into the killings continues, Daily Post Nigeria reported.

Daily Trust noted that the cleric had planned to organize a religious gathering in Katsina State later this week and had previously faced controversy regarding his religious teachings. On November 18, 2025, the Katsina State Government announced he would be required to defend his teachings before a committee of scholars, though there was no indication this was connected to the attack.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Daily Trust, Daily Post Nigeria — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.