A prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, has reportedly been shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his residence in Katsina State.
Reports of his death emerged from sources said to be close to his household, which disclosed that some individuals attacked the cleric and shot him.
The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, 26 October 2026, in front of the Islamic scholar’s residence in Dutsin-Ma, when two armed men riding on a motorcycle reportedly opened fire on the victims.
The police, in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, said both victims sustained fatal gunshot injuries during the attack.
According to the statement, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Dutsin-Ma promptly led a team of police operatives to the scene after receiving information about the incident.
The victims were subsequently rushed to the nearest hospital for medical attention but were pronounced dead by a medical doctor on arrival.
The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, CP Ali Umar Fage, has ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams to the area to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects.
The command said an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing had commenced, while security operatives were intensifying efforts to apprehend those responsible.
The CP expressed condolences to the families, friends and followers of the deceased, as well as the people of Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area, over the tragic incident.
He assured residents that the police would continue working to ensure that the perpetrators were arrested and brought to justice.
The command added that further developments would be communicated to the public as the investigation progressed.
As at the time of police statement, no arrest has been announced
Sheikh Masussuka was widely known for teaching the Qur’an and promoting peace, unity, and mutual understanding among members of the community.
