Katsina Police Initiate Manhunt After Cleric's Attack

On Monday evening, two men were shot and killed outside a cleric's residence in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack involved two armed men on a motorcycle who opened fire before fleeing the scene.

Following the incident, the Divisional Police Officer for Dutsin-Ma led a team of officers to the location. Both victims were transported to the nearest hospital, where they were pronounced dead by a doctor.

In response to the incident, the state Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, has ordered tactical and operational teams to the area and initiated an investigation. The police commissioner expressed condolences to the families, friends, and followers of the deceased, as well as the community of Dutsin-Ma, and assured that the police command would not relent until the suspects are apprehended.