Police launch a manhunt for two suspected attackers who shot dead the cleric and his associate in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area.
The Katsina State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen who killed prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his associate, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state.
The attack occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, when two armed men riding a motorcycle reportedly opened fire on the victims in front of the cleric’s residence, inflicting fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, the Divisional Police Officer in Dutsin-Ma mobilised operatives to the scene following a distress report. The victims were evacuated to a nearby hospital, where they were confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Umar Fage, subsequently ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams to track down the fleeing suspects. The command said investigations were ongoing to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killings.
Fage expressed condolences to the bereaved families, friends, followers of the deceased and residents of Dutsin-Ma, assuring them that the police were committed to ensuring justice.
The command also urged members of the public with useful information about the incident to assist investigators, adding that further updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.