Police Deploy Tactical Teams After Gunmen Kill Islamic Scholar, Friend in Katsina

Police in Katsina have deployed tactical teams after suspected gunmen killed Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma. The attack reportedly happened around 7:30 p.m. on Monday outside the scholar’s residence. Police said two armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on the victims. Both men were taken to a nearby hospital, where they were confirmed dead. The police say investigations have begun and efforts are ongoing to arrest the suspects.

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