By Johnbosco Agbakwuru
ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Police and other relevant security agencies to move swiftly and ensure that those behind the murder of prominent Islamic preacher Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, are apprehended and brought to justice.
President Tinubu also condemned the dastardly act, describing it as heinous and an assault on the values of peace and the sanctity of human life.
The gunmen killed the two men in a drive-by shooting on Monday evening.
A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said: “The President, who was deeply saddened by the news of the killing, described the act as heinous and an assault on the values of peace and the sanctity of human life.”
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, their followers, and the government and people of Katsina State over the tragic loss.
According to the statement: “The President has directed the Nigeria Police Force and other relevant security agencies to move swiftly, intensify efforts already underway by the Katsina State Police Command, and ensure the perpetrators are tracked down,
apprehended, and brought to justice.
“President Tinubu prays for the repose of the souls of the departed and for comfort for all those who mourn their deaths.”
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