The Kano State Police Command has arrested three suspects behind the brutal murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters, Kano on 17th January, 2026.
The suspects were arrested during a Sting Operation that lasted between 10p.m of 17th January 2026 and 4am of 18th January 2026.
Spokesman of the Nigeria Police Command in Kano State, CSP Abdullahi Haruna said in a statement that the intelligence-led operation was in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.
“Under the direction of Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, a team of police crack operatives successfully arrested the suspects”, according to the police statement.
The suspects were identified as 23-year-old
Umar Auwalu, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters Kano, Isyaku Yakubu, 40-year-old, ‘m’, also known as ‘Chebe’, of Sagagi Quarters Kano, and Yakubu Abdulaziz, ‘m’, also known as ‘Wawo’ alongside 21-year-old from Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters Kano,
Leader of the syndicate, Umar Auwalu, a nephew to the deceased housewife, confessed to the crime and also admitted that the same syndicate has carried out a series of gruesome killings and attacks in the recent past, including the killing and burning of two housewives at Tudun Yola Quarters Kano.
Police recovered four clothes with blood stains, the deceased’s two mobile phones, a Cutlass, a Club (Gora) from the suspects and some amount of money robbed at the scene, as well as dangerous weapons.
The statement assured that investigation is in progress by the Command, which commends the efforts of the Police Officers involved in the operation, members of the public for their prayers, support and foresight and their commitment in crime fighting and prevention.
