Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade have launched a manhunt for the suspected killers of a prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation follows the fatal shooting of the cleric and his associate, Adamu Abubakar, by two unidentified gunmen on Monday evening, October 26, 2026.
According to reports, the assailants, who were riding on a motorcycle, opened fire on the victims in front of the cleric’s residence before fleeing the scene.
Both men sustained critical gunshot wounds and were rushed to a hospital, where medical personnel reportedly confirmed their deaths.
President Bola Tinubu has directed the police and other security agencies to intensify efforts to identify, track down, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the killing.
In response, troops of the Army’s 17 Brigade are working alongside other security agencies to locate and apprehend the fleeing suspects.
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The development has heightened concerns over security in the area, as authorities intensify efforts to bring those responsible for the attack to justice.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division, Major General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase, visited Dutsin-Ma following the incident.
During the visit, Wase conveyed the condolences of the Chief of Army Staff to the family, associates and followers of the deceased Islamic scholar.
He also urged residents to remain calm, maintain law and order, and cooperate with security agencies as investigations into the killings continue.
As the manhunt progresses, security authorities are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and bring the suspected perpetrators to justice.
Asenexpress will continue to provide updates as more details emerge.
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