Islamic scholar and associate killed in Katsina attack

Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his associate, Adamu Abubakar, were fatally shot in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, on October 26, police said. The attackers’ identities and motive have not been established. The Katsina State Police Command said both men died from gunshot injuries after the attack. Police spokesperson Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu said officers went to the scene after receiving a report. The reports place the shooting outside or near the entrance to Masussuka’s residence; details about the exact time vary, so police have not confirmed a precise time in the statements cited. The command said an investigation had begun and tactical and operational teams were deployed to the area to pursue the fleeing suspects. Commissioner of Police Ali Umar Fage ordered the deployment, according to the police statement. No arrests were reported. Amnesty International Nigeria condemned the killing and called for an effective investigation. The organization said Masussuka had promoted peaceful coexistence, interfaith understanding and opposition to violent extremism. It also said he had faced threats and intimidation, but no confirmed evidence links those alleged threats to...