Suspected gunmen have shot dead Islamic scholar, Yahaya Masussuka, and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The victims were killed at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday when two armed men riding on a motorcycle reportedly opened fire on them in front of the cleric’s residence.
The Katsina State Police Command confirmed the incident, saying both men sustained fatal gunshot injuries during the attack.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, said police operatives led by the Divisional Police Officer in Dutsin-Ma mobilised to the scene after receiving information about the shooting.
He said the victims were rushed to the nearest hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed them dead.
Following the killings, the Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams to the area to track down the fleeing suspects.
The command said investigations had commenced, with security operatives intensifying efforts to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.
The police commissioner also extended his condolences to the families, friends and followers of the deceased, as well as residents of Dutsin-Ma, assuring them that the command would pursue the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
The police urged the public to remain cooperative as investigations continue, promising to provide further updates as developments emerge.
No arrests had been announced in the police statement.
The killing adds to security concerns in Katsina State, where residents in several communities continue to face threats from armed groups.
