Gunmen killed Islamic cleric Yahaya Masussuka and his associate in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, on Monday night, opening fire outside the cleric’s home.
Katsina police spokesperson Abubakar Sadiq confirmed the deaths in a statement issued late on Monday, according to Punch. The newspaper identified the second victim as Adamu Abubakar.
The victims were taken to hospital after the shooting, where a doctor pronounced them dead. Police said the divisional police officer led a team to the scene after the attack was reported.
The accounts differ on when the attack happened: Punch, citing the police statement, reported about 7.30pm; Daily Trust gave about 9pm.
Police said two armed men arrived on a motorcycle. Commissioner of Police Ali Umar Fage ordered tactical and operational teams deployed to the area to pursue the suspects.
The attackers’ identities and motive remained unknown in the reports. Police said an investigation had begun and that further developments would be communicated.
Sources: Punch; Daily Trust
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