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  KATSINA STATE, Nigeria — The Katsina State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected gunmen who reportedly killed prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his associate in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, has raised fresh concerns about security in the area. How the Attack Happened According to reports, the suspected assailants, who were riding a motorcycle, attacked Sheikh Masussuka and his friend, identified as Adamu Abubakar, outside the cleric's residence. Both men reportedly sustained gunshot injuries and later died. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain under investigation, while the identities of the suspected attackers and their motive have yet to be established. Police Launch Manhunt The Katsina State Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar Fage, reportedly ordered the deployment of tactical and operational teams to track down the fleeing suspects and brin...