Gunmen K!ll Islamic Cleric Sheikh Masussuka, Friend
Gunmen Kill Islamic Cleric Sheikh Masussuka, Friend
…In Katsina
GUNMEN have reportedly killed prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his friend, identified as Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, 26 October 2026, when two armed men riding on a motorcycle opened fire on the victims in front of the cleric’s residence.
According to reports, both men sustained fatal gunshot injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where they were pronounced dead by a medical doctor.
The circumstances surrounding the attack, including the identities of the gunmen and their motive, remained unclear at the time of reporting.
The Katsina State Police Command confirmed the killings and commenced an investigation into the incident. The Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, directed tactical and operational teams to track down the fleeing assailants and bring them to justice.
No arrest had been reported in the initial accounts of the incident.
Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka was a prominent Islamic preacher in Katsina State and was associated with the Qur’anic Believers Harmony for Peace Initiative.
He was known for advocating religious tolerance, peaceful coexistence and unity among Nigerians, as well as encouraging religious leaders to promote peace through their teachings.
Reports also indicated that the cleric had been preparing for a national peace and unity gathering scheduled for 31 October 2026, in Katsina.
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His reported killing has raised concerns about the safety of religious leaders and residents in the state, which has experienced security challenges involving armed attacks.
As of the time of reporting, the motive for the killing had not been established, while the police investigation was expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The police had yet to announce any arrest in connection with the attack.
