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. Daily Post Nigeria reports the incident occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, when two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on the men before fleeing.

Daily Trust reports the attack took place at approximately 9 pm on Monday at the entrance to the residence, and both victims were rushed to Dutsin-Ma Hospital where they were later confirmed dead.

The Katsina State Police Command confirmed the deaths, with spokesperson DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu stating that an investigation has commenced and efforts are underway to track the suspects. Premium Times reports the killing occurred nearly a year after the Katsina State Government acknowledged complaints regarding threats the cleric had received over his religious teachings.

Daily Trust noted that while the cleric had previously been involved in controversies regarding his teachings, there was no indication that those issues were connected to this killing.

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