Gunmen Attack in Katsina, Killing Scholar and Friend
On October 26, gunmen shot and killed Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, a prominent Islamic scholar, and his friend Adamu Abubakar in Dutsinma, Katsina State. The attack occurred around 7:30 pm in front of Masussuka's residence when two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on the victims.
A statement from DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Katsina State Police Command, confirmed the tragic deaths. Following the incident, police operatives were promptly deployed to the scene, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Dutsinma.
The victims were rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention but were pronounced dead upon arrival by a doctor.
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