The Kano State Police Command has arrested three principal suspects linked to the murder of a housewife and her six children in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano metropolis.
The suspects were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and executed under the supervision of the Commissioner of Police in Kano State, Ibrahim Bakori.
Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, said the arrests were carried out during a sting operation conducted between 10pm on January 17 and 4am on January 18, 2026.
Those arrested were identified as Umar Auwalu, of Sabuwar Gandu Quarters; Isyaku Yakubu, also known as “Chebe”, of Sagagi Quarters; and Yakubu Abdulaziz, popularly called “Wawo”, of Sabon Gida Sharada Quarters.
The police said Auwalu, alleged to be the leader of the group and a nephew of the deceased woman, confessed to the crime during interrogation.
He reportedly admitted that the syndicate was also responsible for other violent crimes in Kano, including the killing of two housewives in Tudun Yola Quarters.
Items recovered from the suspects iinclude bloodstained clothes, two mobile phones belonging to the deceased, a cutlass, a club, and cash allegedly taken from the scene of the crime.
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Other weapons believed to have been used in criminal activities were also recovered.
Kiyawa said investigation into the incident was ongoing, adding that the suspects would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The Kano State Police Command commended officers involved in the operation and appreciated the public for their cooperation and support.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property and bringing all perpetrators of crime to justice.
