A Magistrates’ Court sitting at Normansland, Kano, on Thursday remanded three men in a correctional facility over the alleged murder of a 35-year-old housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters in Kano metropolis.
The defendants, Umar Auwalu, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters; Isyaku Yakubu, of Sagagi Quarters; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, of Sabon Gida, Sharada Quarters, were arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering on conspiracy, criminal trespass, robbery, culpable homicide, rape, mischief by fire, possession of dangerous weapons and inflicting injuries.
The prosecutor and Attorney General of Kano State, Abdulkarim Maude, told the court that the alleged offences were committed on January 17, 2026, at Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters.
Maude alleged that Auwalu, who is said to be a nephew of the deceased, conspired with the other defendants and unlawfully trespassed into the victim’s residence.
He further alleged that the defendants murdered the housewife and her six children during the incident.
The prosecutor also informed the court that the defendants had earlier attacked, robbed, killed and burnt two housewives at Tudun Yola Quarters in November 2025.
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According to the prosecution, the offences contravene Sections 97, 221, 283, 298, 319, 336 and 348 of the Penal Code.
In a related development, the court also ordered the remand of Umar Ali, who allegedly collected the eyes of a nine-year-old girl said to have been removed by the first defendant after raping her.
All the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Defence counsel, A.S. Tunkuye, requested the court to compel the attorney general to provide access to the case diary and relevant documents to enable the defendants prepare their defence.
The Chief Magistrate, Auwal Yusuf-Suleiman, granted the request and directed the prosecution to provide all necessary facilities, while adjourning the matter to March 11, 2026, for further mention.
