A controversial Islamic cleric in northern Nigeria was shot dead, prompting a manhunt by government authorities.
Gunmen killed Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and his friend in a drive-by shooting in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria.
- President Bola Tinubu directed security agencies to intensify investigations into the killing of Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and Adamu Abubakar.
- Two armed men on a motorcycle reportedly shot the victims.
- The Katsina State Government summoned the cleric over allegations of harassing scholars.
- The police commissioner ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams to the area.
- Gunmen killed an Islamic cleric and his friend in Katsina State.
- The extremist group Ansaru claimed responsibility for the killing.
- Six other prominent Muslim preachers have been murdered in northern Nigeria.
- Masussuka rejected some elements of mainstream Islam.
- Two assailants shot Yahaya Masussuka in Dutsin-Ma.
- Bayo Onanuga stated the killing was a heinous act against peace and human life.
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