Army launches manhunt for suspected killers of Islamic scholar in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade have launched a manhunt for the suspected killers of prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The development comes as President Bola Tinubu has directed the police and other security agencies to intensify efforts to track down, arrest and prosecute […] Army launches manhunt for…
The Nigerian Army has initiated a search for those responsible for the murder of revered Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, in the Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. President Bola Tinubu has directed the police and other security forces to expedite the investigation and prosecution of the perpetrators.
The incident transpired on Monday evening, October 26, 2026, when two armed individuals on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire on the cleric and a companion, Adamu Abubakar, in front of the scholar's abode. The attackers escaped the scene, leaving the victims mortally wounded. They were rushed to a hospital, where doctors confirmed their demise.
Nigerian Army troops, in collaboration with other law enforcement entities, are actively pursuing the suspects. Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase, the Commander of the Nigerian Army's 1 Division, paid a visit to Dutsin-Ma to extend condolences to the deceased's family and adherents. He also appealed to the community to maintain order and cooperate with the ongoing investigation as security agencies delve into the murder.
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