Insecurity: Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, visitor in Dutsin-Ma

An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Malam Masussuka, and a visitor identified as Malam Adamu have been killed by unidentified assailants in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 9 p.m. at the entrance to the cleric’s residence, where the assailants were said to have arrived on a motorcycle before opening fire.

The Katsina State Police Command confirmed the killing to a DW Hausa correspondent, although it did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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Reports indicated that the cleric was preparing for a peace and unity gathering scheduled for October 31, 2026, before the incident occurred.

However, it remains unclear whether the planned gathering was connected to the attack.

The identities of the assailants and their motive were not immediately known at the time of filing this report.

The killing comes amid continuing concerns over insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria.