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Oct 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM ET
Cleric and guest shot dead in Katsina
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Yahaya Masussuka and a guest were shot by two assailants on a motorcycle outside his home in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina state, on Monday evening. Both were taken to hospital and pronounced dead, police said. Masussuka had received social media death threats after posting videos rejecting some elements of mainstream Islam.
WHO: Two assailants shot Yahaya Masussuka and one of his guests.
WHAT: Yahaya Masussuka and a guest were shot dead outside his home.
WHEN: Oct 26, 2026
WHERE: Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria
WHY: The reason Masussuka was targeted is unclear; he had received death threats on social media after posting videos rejecting some elements of mainstream Islam.
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