Ansaru group claims accountability for loss of life of distinguished Katsina Islamic cleric

Terrorist group Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina Fi Biladis Sudan, popularly often called Ansaru, has claimed accountability for the homicide of well-liked Katsina Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, accusing him of being an infidel.

Masusuka and one other man recognized as Adamu Abubakar, had been fatally shot armed males exterior his residence in Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State on Monday night time.

The Katsina State Police Command mentioned two armed males using on a motorbike opened fireplace on the 2 at about 7:30 p.m. earlier than fleeing the scene.

The victims had been rushed to a close-by hospital, the place they had been pronounced useless.

The cleric was identified for his Quran-centred teachings and advocacy for peaceable coexistence amongst Nigerians of all faiths.

He had additionally spoken towards violent extremism and radicalisation.

In a four-minute video translated by premium occasions, the group mentioned it is fighters unalived the cleric round 8:30 pm, citing his interfaith peaceable coexistence, amongst different issues, as causes for his homicide.

The group described the deceased as an arnai (infidel), saying it was “happy” to announce his homicide, which was carried out by “soldiers among soldiers of Allah.”

“Masusuka is an (arnai) infidel, not a Muslim,” the group said. “He was contracted to disrupt Islam and confuse Muslims.”

Ansaru said Mr Masusuka had been invited by [clerics] for a mukabala (debate), but he declined.

The group also issued a warning to “other infidels” who “belittle the Hadiths of the Prophet.

“You ought to repent. You ought to cease, or else we’re coming for you,” it mentioned.