President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the killing of Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, a prominent Islamic cleric, and his associate, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Bayo Onanuga, the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, disclosed the directive in a statement on Tuesday, October 27. He said Tinubu was deeply saddened by the deaths and condemned the attack, describing it as “heinous and an assault on the values of peace and sanctity of human life.”
The president also extended his condolences to the victims’ families and followers, as well as the Katsina State Government and residents, over the loss.
According to the Katsina State Police Command, the incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. when two armed men riding on a motorcycle attacked the victims.
The Divisional Police Officer in Dutsin-Ma mobilised police operatives to the scene after receiving information about the attack. The victims were subsequently taken to a nearby hospital, where a medical doctor confirmed their deaths.
The police have commenced an investigation and deployed tactical and operational teams to track down the fleeing suspects. However, the identities of the attackers and the motive for the killing have not been established publicly.
The police have appealed to members of the public with useful information to assist the investigation. The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Ali Umar Fage, also expressed condolences to the families, friends and followers of the deceased, assuring residents that efforts were underway to apprehend those responsible.