Gunmen kill Islamic cleric Sheikh Masussuka in Katsina
Premium Times's headline. Reported by Premium Times, Channels Television, Daily Trust, Punch.
What the sources say, in brief
Gunmen killed Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and an associate in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, according to multiple outlets. Daily Trust reported that suspected bandits carried out the attack at about 9 pm on Monday at the entrance to the cleric's residence in Dutsin-Ma town. Punch said gunmen on a motorcycle shot the two men. Premium Times reported that the cleric was shot outside his residence on Monday night, nearly a year after the Katsina State Government acknowledged complaints that he had received threats over his religious teachings. Channels Television reported that police have launched a manhunt, and that the police commissioner, CP Fage, expressed condolences to the families and residents.
Key points
- Daily Trust said the attack happened at about 9 pm on Monday at the entrance to the cleric's residence.
- Punch reported that gunmen on a motorcycle shot and killed the cleric and his friend.
- Premium Times reported the cleric had received threats over his religious teachings, according to a state government acknowledgement.
- Channels Television reported that police have launched a manhunt for the attackers.
What we know
- The attack took place on Monday, at the cleric's residence in Dutsin-Ma.
- Channels Television reported that police have launched a manhunt.
- Premium Times reported that the Katsina State Government had acknowledged complaints of threats against the cleric nearly a year earlier.
What happens next
- Channels Television reported that police say they remain committed to ensuring justice is served.
Sources differ: Daily Trust describes the attackers as suspected bandits, while Punch says gunmen on a motorcycle carried out the attack.
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Gunmen kill Islamic cleric Sheikh Masussuka in Katsina. Gunmen killed Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka and an associate in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, according to multiple outlets. Daily Trust reported that suspected bandits carried out the attack at about 9 pm on Monday at the entrance to the cleric's residence in Dutsin-Ma town. Punch said gunmen on a motorcycle shot the two men. Premium Times reported that the cleric was shot outside his residence on Monday night, nearly a year after the Katsina State Government acknowledged complaints that he had received threats over his religious teachings. Channels Television reported that police have launched a manhunt, and that the police commissioner, CP Fage, expressed condolences to the families and residents. Covered by 4 publications. Premium Times: Gunmen kill Islamic cleric Sheikh Masussuka in Katsina. Channels Television: Police Launch Manhunt As Gunmen Kill Prominent Islamic Cleric, Associate In Katsina. Daily Trust: Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, associate in Katsina. Punch: Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, friend in Katsina.
Who is covering it
- Premium Times Nigeria Gunmen kill Islamic cleric Sheikh Masussuka in Katsina The cleric was shot outside his residence in Dutsin-Ma on Monday night. His killing comes nearly a year after the Katsina State Government acknowledged complaints that he had received threats over his religious teachings 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Channels Television Nigeria Police Launch Manhunt As Gunmen Kill Prominent Islamic Cleric, Associate In Katsina CP Fage expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families, friends and followers of the deceased, as well as the people of Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area, assuring residents that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice is served. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- Daily Trust Nigeria Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, associate in Katsina Suspected bandits have killed a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, and his associate in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack occurred at about 9 pm on Monday at the entrance to the cleric’s residence in Dutsin-Ma town, where the assailants reportedly opened fi 27 Oct · Tier 3
- Punch Nigeria Gunmen kill Islamic cleric, friend in Katsina Gunmen on a motorcycle have shot and killed an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, and his friend in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State. 27 Oct · Tier 3
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