The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahaya Masussuka, who was shot by suspected gunmen outside his residence in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area on Monday night.
DW Hausa reported that the police confirmed the killing to its correspondent, adding that the attackers were riding a motorcycle when they opened fire on the cleric.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 9 p.m. near the entrance to his residence.
Several local news platforms reported that another person was shot during the attack, although accounts differed over the person’s identity and whether he survived.
Mr Masussuka was an Islamic preacher based in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, although he was originally from Bauchi State.
He was known for his Quran-centred teachings, particularly his rejection of certain Hadith traditions, which brought him into disagreement with other Islamic scholars. His sermons also attracted considerable attention on social media.
