Amnesty International and the Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) have condemned the killing of famend Islamic preacher, Sheikh Yahaya Masusuka, in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, demanding a swift, clear investigation and prosecution of these accountable.
Masusuka was reportedly killed on Monday by gunmen using bikes as he stepped out of his home for his traditional night preaching.
Amnesty International described the killing as disturbing, urging Nigerian authorities to instantly and successfully examine the incident and be sure that the suspected perpetrators are dropped at justice.
The organisation, on its Facebook web page, stated the late cleric persistently used his preaching to advertise cooperation, peaceable coexistence, interfaith dialogue and understanding amongst Muslims, whereas talking towards violent extremism and radicalisation.
It added that he had confronted threats to his life and intimidation all through his lifetime.
Similarly, the NYCN, in an announcement signed by its President, Comrade Isah Abubakar, described the killing as a cowardly crime and an assault on scholarship, fact and the ethical cloth of Northern Nigeria.
The council stated it drew closely on Masusuka’s teachings of the Holy Qur’an, describing him as a revered scholar, mentor, and supply of non secular steering whose dying was a big loss to the area.
It referred to as on the Federal Government and the Katsina State Government to conduct a full-scale, unbiased investigation into the killing and uncover any conspiracy surrounding the incident.
The NYCN additionally demanded the identification and prosecution of not solely the gunmen but additionally the alleged masterminds, financiers and different accomplices, warning towards permitting the case to turn out to be one other unresolved killing.
“The era of empty promises, superficial condolence messages, and decorative investigative committees is over,” the council stated, insisting that the authorities should reveal the political will to guard residents and finish impunity.
The council urged the authorities to make sure justice for the slain cleric, whereas praying that Almighty Allah grants him everlasting relaxation.
Isah additionally acknowledged that Northern youths would intently monitor the investigation.
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