Army Begins Manhunt for Killers of Katsina Islamic Scholar

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade have launched a manhunt for the gunmen suspected of killing famend Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The army motion follows a directive from President Bola Tinubu, who ordered safety companies to accentuate efforts to determine, arrest and prosecute these liable for the killing.

Sheikh Masussuka and his affiliate, Adamu Abubakar, have been reportedly attacked on the night of October 26, 2026, when two armed males using a motorbike opened fireplace on them exterior the cleric’s residence.

The attackers fled the scene instantly after the capturing, leaving each victims with extreme gunshot wounds. They have been rushed to a hospital, the place they have been later confirmed useless.

Security sources stated troops of the 17 Brigade are working alongside different safety companies to trace down the assailants and convey them to justice.

Meanwhile, the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase, visited Dutsin-Ma to ship the condolences of the Chief of Army Staff to the household and followers of the late scholar.

During the go to, Wase urged residents to stay calm, cooperate with safety companies and keep away from taking actions that might hinder ongoing investigations.

Authorities have assured the general public that efforts are underway to apprehend these behind the assault and guarantee they face justice.

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