Masussuka: Katsina on alert ahead burial, no autopsy conducted on slain cleric

Security has been strengthened crossed Katsina metropolis arsenic mourners stitchery to wage their past respects to Islamic scholar, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, up of his burial.

It was gathered that autopsy was not conducted connected the remains of the cleric.

Police officers person been deployed to large locations crossed the metropolis to support bid and forestall immoderate information breach during the funeral.

At the palace of the Emir of Katsina, astatine slightest 4 constabulary patrol vehicles were seen, alongside subject vehicles stationed astir the area.

Armed information operatives were besides positioned astatine strategical locations crossed the metropolis.

Meanwhile, residents, Islamic scholars, followers and sympathisers person started arriving astatine the Emir’s palace to honour the precocious cleric.

The accrued information beingness comes days aft Sheikh Masussuka was killed by gunmen successful Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The cleric was respected for his Islamic teachings and efforts to beforehand peaceful coexistence. His sidesplitting sparked wide condemnation from spiritual leaders, residents and the Katsina State Government.

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda had condemned the incident, promisin...